Co-op is set to reopen in Addiscome following a £1.3m overhaul.

Launching on November 29, the Lower Addiscombe Road store will provide five new jobs and offer a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables, healthy foods, meal ideas, ready-to-go hot food, Costa Coffee machine, award winning wines and essentials along with an in-store bakery.

The store brings a funding boost locally through Co-op’s Membership scheme – members receive a 5% reward on the purchase of own-brand products and services, with Co-op donating a further 1% to good causes.

The community retailer also offers a 10% discount to students in the area holding a NUS card.

Jason Butts, store manager, said: “We are delighted to be undertaking such a significant investment in Croydon and we’re confident that the improvements will help us to better serve the community. It’s an exciting time for the whole team.”

Scott McCorquodale, area manager, said: “The Co-op is moving forward with a clear purpose and momentum. Our ambition is to ensure the store is a local hub, a real asset for the community.

“We also want shoppers to know that they can become a co-owner and member of their Co-op. Our members make a difference locally and simply by swiping their membership card when they shop with us they are raising much needed funding for organisations in their area who contribute to improving local life.”

There are offers and promotions in and around the store to mark its launch.

Further information about the benefits of Co-op membership and, its Local Community Fund, is available by visiting: http://www.coop.co.uk/membership/