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Former Co-op store to become new dental practice

East of England Co-op has agreed to lease its former Rosehill food store to mydentist, with the new dental practice set to open in spring 2026.

The former Co-op food store at Rosehill Retail Park
The former Co-op food store at Rosehill Retail Park
(Oliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk)

The details: The affordable dental care provider will transform the former Co-op food store at Rosehill Retail Park into a new dental practice, marking another step in East of England Co-op's commitment to repurposing its property portfolio for community benefit.

  • mydentist cares for over four million patients every year through its network of 2,500 surgeries and more than 500 practices across the UK.

  • The company invests over £50 million annually into its people, technology, and facilities, delivering state-of-the-art practices with the latest dental innovations.

What they're saying: Stuart McDonald, Chief Property Officer for the East of England Co-op, said: "We're delighted to welcome mydentist to the Rosehill Centre. This is a fantastic example of how we can use our property portfolio to support the needs of our communities by bringing valuable services to local people."

He added: "By working with partners like mydentist, we're ensuring that our spaces continue to play an important role in everyday community life."

Rosehill Retail Park
mydentist will take over the unit between BHF Home Store and Bargain Buys(Oliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk)

For context: East of England Co-op is owned by its members and driven by its commitment to supporting local communities. The retailer has donated over £1 million to good causes in East Anglia over the last three years.

The bottom line: The new practice will provide residents with convenient access to affordable dental care from spring 2026, whilst giving the former Co-op store a new lease of life.

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