Symbol group retailer the Co-op has announced the opening of its new MediaCity, Salford store.

The 5,300 sq ft Manchester site, which has created 20 local jobs, is set to be powered by 100% renewable energy.

The new MediaCity store brings the number of Co-op stores in Salford to seven – including its ‘store’ in ITV’s Coronation Street’s.

The store also includes John Lewis parcel collection and return, Amazon and DPD parcel collection, Deliveroo, a free ATM, and the click & collect of groceries through Co-op’s own online shop.

It also offers Co-op’s own-brand Fairtrade coffee dispenser – Ever Ground, a bakery, hot food, Yo Sushi, freshly baked pizza and free-from, vegan and plant-based products – including Co-op’s exclusive vegan range.

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“We are delighted to have the opportunity to serve MediaCity and welcome the community into their Co-op,” Co-op MediaCity store manager  Simon Williams said.

“Our aim is to operate at the heart of local life, whether it is food-to-go, something for the evening meal, parcel collections or online delivery and click & collect we have been working to develop the range, choice, products and added services which will create a really compelling offer to serve MediaCity, conveniently.”

The new store is open from 6am-11pm Monday-Saturday, and 11am-5pm on a Sunday.

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