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# Work to begin on new East of England Co-op store at Ipswich station next week
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/work-to-begin-on-new-east-of-england-co-op-store-at-ipswich-station-next-week/
- Published: 2025-03-07T13:59:08.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:19:09.000Z
- Description: Construction on the East of England Co-op's new cashless convenience store at Ipswich rail station starts next Monday, 10 March.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Rail Services, Business, #article, East of England Co-op, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**Why it matters:** The 1,500 sq. ft. outlet marks another milestone in the East of England Co-op's ambitious growth plans.

![An exterior render of the new East of England Co-op store at Ipswich railway station](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1741355773-co-op-at-ipswich-rail-station-exterior-render-1.png)

An exterior render of the new East of England Co-op store at Ipswich railway station Photo: DCA and Jeff Coppard (JC3D)

**What's new:** Contractors will be on site from 10 March to build the store, which is expected to open in early summer.

**The details:**

- This will be East of England Co-op's first completely paperless and fully cashless store, offering a seamless, modern shopping experience.
- Customers will find two Barista Coffee-to-Go machines, a fresh in-store bakery and a Fwip Ice Cream dispenser.
- The store will limit alcohol sales on home and away match days in agreement with Suffolk Police.

**What they're saying:** "We're thrilled to begin work on our new store at Ipswich Train Station, right in the heart of the town. This location is a fantastic opportunity for us to serve commuters, visitors, and the local community with the convenience and quality they expect from the East of England Co-op," said Andy Rigby, Acting Chief Executive Officer.

![An interior render of the new East of England Co-op store at Ipswich railway station](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1741355782-co-op-at-ipswich-rail-station-interior-render.png)

An interior render of the new East of England Co-op store at Ipswich railway station Photo: DCA and Jeff Coppard (JC3D)

**For context:** East of England Co-op operates over 120 food stores across Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire and is independent of the national Co-op Group and other regional co-operatives.

**By the numbers:** The member-owned retailer has donated over £1 million to good causes in East Anglia over the last three years.

**The bottom line:** The new station store strengthens East of England Co-op's presence in Ipswich town centre, bringing convenient shopping options to a busy transport hub while maintaining its community-focused approach to retail.

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