Opening date confirmed for new Kesgrave Co-op store

The East of England Co-op’s latest branch, located at Pioneer Yard on Hartree Way in Kesgrave, will welcome its first customers at 7am on Thursday, October 15.

Here's an example of what inside the new East of England Co-op Food store in Kesgrave could look like  (Image: Ashley Pickering/Anglia Picture Agency )

Tina Page, branch manager and long-standing East of England Co-op colleague, said: "I'm so excited to open the doors to our brand-new store in a brand-new community.

Branch Manager for the East of England Co-op in Kesgrave, Tina Page  (Image: Rob Howarth )

"I think the local residents of Kesgrave will love what our store has to offer."

The 3,000 sq ft store was constructed in partnership with contractors Elliston Steady and Hawes, with Essex-based contractor Forum Contracts completing the in-store fit-out.

Twenty-two jobs have been created, with many roles filled by residents of the Grange Farm estate.

The Kesgrave store will offer daily essentials, an in-store bakery, hot food, coffee-to-go, Fwip ice cream and Evri parcel services.

It will be open from 7am to 10pm, seven days a week.

The East of England Co-op remains focused on supporting the communities it serves as a member-owned business.