Retailer MRMU has this week seen the launch of its latest store, in partnership with Co-op franchise, a brand new offering which will serve the Cornish harbour town of Fowey.
The store is to be operated as a franchise by MRMU, a Co-op franchise partner who opened their first Co-op together at Cornwall Services (A30) back in 2021.
The group has since gone on to open eight further Co-op stores in Cornwall, Devon, Cambridgeshire, Gloucestershire and East Sussex.
Its new store is located in Polvillion Road, and creates 14 new local jobs. Opening between 7am-10pm daily, Fowey’s new Co-op includes a focus on fresh, healthy, chilled and frozen products, bakery and Costa Coffee Express.
Martin Rogers, director of partnership development at Co-op, said: “We’re delighted to build on our successful partnership with MRMU, and to launch our latest franchise store together in the beautiful harbour town of Fowey.
“Growing our franchise business is core to our convenience approach. Our stores are focused on providing great quality, value and deals, alongside community participation and ethical retailing. Sharing our convenience expertise, co-operative difference and unique proposition with quality partners, is enabling us to bring Co-op products and the benefits of Co-op membership to more communities.”
Caitlyn Berry, store manager (pictured centre, above), added: “We have had a great response. The whole team is delighted to launch a brand new Co-op store in Fowey – it is a beautiful town which we’re proud to be part of. The store looks fantastic, and we’re looking forward to serving our local community and visitors to the area.”
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