The first Co-op supermarket twinning with Bonmarché in the UK has been officially unveiled and there will be more encores. The partnership was celebrated in Louth where the Co-op underwent a major refurbishment and extension to house the new fashion retailer under one roof. There are now 35 people working in the Co-op and Bonmarche inaugural partnership located in Northgate.
It underwent a 12-week programme of works and improvements, including the introduction of the 3,000 sq ft Bonmarché store which marks the first partnership between Co-op and the value womenswear fashion retailer. READ MORE: Licence granted for new Cleethorpes live entertainment venue Woman issued with first-of-its-kind fine in Cleethorpes for obstructing a council official It was officially opened by manager The Mayor of Louth Councillor Julia Simmons who cut the ribbon helped by pupils at Kidgate primary School with Bonmarche Retail Director Amanda Waterfield and Co-op Store Manager Kevin Ferguson. The makeover has improved the shopping experience for its member-owners and customers in the community.
It re-launched with a fresh new look and layout including hot food, bakery, and Costa coffee express. Parcel collections services are also available for added ease and convenience through InPost Lockers and DPD. Inside Louth's new Co-op (Image: Sean Spencer) Bonmarché, which had announced plans to ramp up its expansion plans over the next 18 months and bring more stores to UK high streets, will stock t.
