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# Former Renault dealership on Woodbridge Road to become a new Co-op store next year
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/former-renault-dealership-on-woodbridge-road-to-become-a-new-co-op/
- Published: 2024-10-07T07:07:56.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:33:40.000Z
- Description: The East of England Co-op has announced plans to open a new food store on Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. The proposed store will replace the current Brunswick Road location, offering a larger space and more services.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Business, #article, East of England Co-op, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**Here's what you need to know:** The new store, the second to be announced in Ipswich this year, will replace the former Renault dealership on 345 Woodbridge Road.

- It will feature on-site parking, a wider range of products, and environmentally friendly features.
- The current Brunswick Road store staff will relocate to the new site.
- The store is set to open in spring 2025, subject to planning permission.

![Former Renault showroom](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1728284721-co-op-woodbridge-road-2.jpg)

The former Renault showroom on Woodbridge Road will be a Co-op next year Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

**Why it matters**: This move is part of the Co-op's £5m plan to reshape its retail portfolio, with five new food stores announced this year alone.

**What they're saying:** Doug Field OBE, Chief Executive Officer for the [East of England Co-op](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/east-of-england-co-op/), said: "We're excited to announce plans to open a new store on Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. This new location allows us to provide an even better shopping experience for our customers, with a larger, more modern space and the convenience of on-site parking, whilst relocating all our fantastic colleagues from our nearby Brunswick Road store."

**The bottom line:** The new Woodbridge Road store aims to enhance the shopping experience for Ipswich residents with modern facilities and a focus on environmental sustainability.

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