The store, situated at the site of the former Renault garage, has replaced the retailer's previous Food store at 337 Woodbridge Road (Brunswick Road). Colleagues from the Brunswick Road store have transferred to the new location, and the company is exploring future opportunities for the former site.
The details: Inside the new store, customers can access East of England Co-op's in-store bakery and hot food offering, alongside Barista Bar coffee-to-go, freshly squeezed orange juice from iSqueeze, Fwip ice cream and Tango Ice Blast.
The store provides ample parking and four Electric Vehicle Charging stations. Solar panels fitted on the roof reinforce the retailer's commitment to sustainable retailing.
What they're saying: Chief Executive Officer Andy Rigby said: "We're on a roll with store openings and reopenings, following our recent opening at Ipswich Station and the reopenings of our Holbrook and Capel St Mary Food Stores. Our brand-new Woodbridge Road Food Store is another example of not only the superb momentum our teams have created but another fantastic Food Store we have delivered for the local community."
The bigger picture: East of England Co-op has announced plans to open new Food stores in East Bergholt, Thetford and Hellesdon as it continues reshaping its business portfolio.
Doing good: The retailer is currently fundraising for more than 100 different charities across the East of England through its Local Giving Summer campaign. The Woodbridge Road store will be fundraising for St Elizabeth Hospice.
The bottom line: East of England Co-op's rapid expansion in Ipswich reflects the member-owned retailer's strategy to enhance community services while maintaining its commitment to sustainable business practices.
