Sleaford shop reopens after £400,000 refit

Lincolnshire Co-op’s Lincoln Road Food Store and Post Office in Sleaford has reopened with a fresh new look and an expanded range of services, following a major redevelopment.

As well as undergoing a significant cosmetic makeover, the shop’s hot food-to-go options have expanded, shelf space has increased, and the store’s sustainability has been improved.

Customers can also continue to access pre-existing services, such as a Costa Express machine, food to go, fresh fruit and vegetables, and chilled wines and beers.

The society offers a Love Local range, which supports local businesses. As part of this range, shoppers can find products from Hawkens Grantham Gingerbread and Stokes Coffee, which is based in Lincoln.

Representatives from Kumar’s Curry Club will be at the store a week on from the store’s reopening, on Thursday 13^th February between 1pm and 6pm.

They will be providing free samples of their products, which are available to purchase in branch, and promoting a limited edition offer; a meal for two for just £19.75.

Jamie Lawson, Manager Lincoln Road Food Store in Sleaford, said: “We’re delighted to reopen our doors to the Sleaford community, with a fresher and more modernised look to the store.

“Our customers are beyond pleased with the transformation of both the shop and post office, and to also have a wider selection of services on their doorstep.”

Additional sustainable solutions have been incorporated, including CO2 refrigeration and insulated door curtains in refrigeration rooms, while energy-saving fridge doors, soft plastics recycling, LED lighting and sustainable signage continues to be in place.

This refit is part of the society’s cyclical refresh plan, which will see work take place at around 40 Lincolnshire Co-op trading outlets each year, requiring an estimated investment of £5 million annually.

Steve Leach, Chief Operating Officer for Lincolnshire Co-op, said: “We are gathering lots of feedback across the business, speaking to colleagues, members, and customers. This is helping us to create an investment plan for each of our outlets, so that we can continue to provide valued services for our local communities.

“We’re planning to grow our food business significantly, with an anticipated 30 new sites set to open in the next 3 years. If our ambition is to be truly customer-led, it’s important that customers have a consistently positive experience in all outlets when visiting us; this plan will help us deliver that.”