Co-op Food to set up in Hillsborough

It has bought the store, for an undisclosed sum, and all existing staff will transfer to The Co-operative Group.

The store will begin trading as The Co-operative Food from Tuesday (18 November).

The new store will offer shoppers a wide selection of fresh and chilled products, The Co-operative’s premium Truly Irresistible range, ready meals, in-store bakery and an extensive wine range.

Ian Mason, Acquisitions Manager, said: “We have been keen to add to the stores we already have in Northern Ireland, and these premises are in an ideal location. . . we’re looking forward to serving the people of Hillsborough from our new store.”

Hillsborough will be the 32nd Co-operative Food store in Northern Ireland.