OurCoop To Open New Store in Leckhampton With Golden Ticket Prizes for the First 50 Shoppers

OurCoop is opening a new local Food store on Thursday 19^th March on Pilley Lane in Leckhampton, Cheltenham.  

A relocation from the current store on Leckhampton Road, the new 3,000 square foot site will employ 19 people from the local area and offer the community a more modern shopping experience and access to a range of services including 15 parking spaces and two EV charging stations.

To mark the grand opening on 19^th March, the first 50 customers through the doors at 9am will receive a Golden Ticket, with every ticket guaranteeing a prize. Lucky customers could win gifts from a luxury hamper to £100 to spend in-store.

The store will be opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony conducted by local councillor, Chan Mistry, who has lived in the area for over 30 years and is part of the Parish Council.    

There will be opportunities for customers to sample some of OurCoop’s new and best-selling products from Thursday 19^th to Saturday 21^st March, including a selection of byRuby ready meals which are a new offering for the store. All members will receive a 10% discount every time they shop, valid until Sunday 29^th March.

From Friday 20^th March onwards, the convenience store will be open from 7am to 10pm each day and will offer essential grocery items, from fruit and vegetables, fresh meat and flowers to wines, spirits and chilled beer. This includes a selection of goods produced by local suppliers, including Cotswold Fudge, baked goods from Hobbs House, and products from Tims Dairy.

The store will also have an in-store bakery and Costa Express machine, as well as offering hot and cold on-the-go options and a ready meal selection from byRuby.   

The Leckhampton store joins OurCoop’s growing portfolio after the creation of the new member-owned co-operative which brings together Central Co-op, Midcounties, and Chelmsford Star. The OurCoop family of businesses includes more than 500 food stores and over one million members across the country.

Debbie Robinson, CEO of OurCoop, said: “It’s an exciting time for us as we continue to establish OurCoop as the UK’s largest independent co-operative. We’re building a modern, member-led Society and investing in communities like Leckhampton is a key part of that journey. This new store will provide locals with a great place to shop while also supporting the community and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone through the doors very soon.”

Customers at the new store can become members to enjoy exclusive offers across OurCoop’s family of businesses, which includes Co-op Travel, Little Pioneers Nursery, FuneralCoop. EnergyCoop, MobileCoop, and BroadbandCoop. Membership also means having a positive impact on the community with every purchase - whether it’s a pint of milk or a holiday booking.

The former Leckhampton Road store will close permanently from 10pm on Wednesday 18^th March.