A NEW Co-op store is set to open its doors in Crewe with the creation of 16 local jobs.

The Remer Street food store, which opens tomorrow (Friday) has been built following a £560,000 investment by the Co-op on the site of a former car showroom.

The store runs on 100 per cent renewable electricity and includes customer car parking, in-store bakery, Costa coffee express and Amazon parcel collection services.

There is a focus on fresh, healthy produce, ready meals and pizzas, free-from and vegan products, Fairtrade, food-to-go and everyday essentials.

Co-op Store Manager Dave Meigh said: "We are delighted to have the opportunity to make such a significant investment in Crewe, and look forward to serving our community.

"The store has a great look and feel, and we have worked to develop the range, choice, products and services locally that will create a really compelling offer and enable the store team to serve the community quickly, easily, safely and conveniently."

Keith Salt, Co-op Area Manager, added: "We are committed to connecting communities and making a difference locally and to operating at the heart of local life.

"We also want customers to know that they can become a Member of the Co-op. In addition to unlocking additional value and personalised offers our Members make a difference to local causes, with Co-op now donating two per cent to community causes every time a Member swipes their Membership card when buying own branded products."

Students who are TOTUM cardholders - the new name for NUS extra – can pocket a 10 per cent discount off groceries at the Co-op.

Contactless card payment limits are increased to £45, making it easier, quicker and safer to shop.

The Co-op's Community Shopping Card makes it easier for those self-isolating or who have been instructed to stay at home to shop and pay for their essentials. Cards can be purchased or topped-up by calling 0800 029 4592, enabling friends, families, neighbours or volunteers to shop on their behalf in store.

While the store's Food Share scheme works to minimise food waste and make a difference locally by supporting local not-for-profit organisations who work to tackle food insecurity.

Co-op provides a funding boost locally and saves shoppers money through its re-launched membership scheme.

In addition to personalised offers and exclusive in-store deals, Members are rewarded with 2p in every pound they spend on Co-op branded products added to their Membership account balance. The retailer also donates a further two per cent to community causes.

Co-op is owned by around 4.6 million active Members, and alongside Food, it operates: Co-op Funeralcare, Insurance, Health and Legal Services.

As well as unlocking extra value in food stores, Members are eligible for discounts across the Co-op, with savings also made on funerals, insurance policies and legal products and services.

More information about the benefits of Co-op Membership is available by visiting.