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Headed by Food General Manager George Flower, the Food Division employs around 600 people and operates 12 Foodcentres and 21 Lateshops throughout Coventry, Warwickshire, and south Leicestershire.
“Massive investment
has been ploughed into the Food Division”
In recent years, massive investment has been made in new stores and a number of existing outlets have been redesigned and revamped.
The latest major project for the Society was the £329,000 overhaul of the Lateshop in New Bilton in order to create a better atmosphere, offer a wider choice of goods and install environmentally-friendly fridges.
In October the Foodcentre in Balsall Common underwent a £1 million pound refurbishment, allowing customers to enjoy better service and a wider choice of goods.
The store has new ceilings, flooring, lighting and frieze details to offer members, customers and staff a better shopping experience. There are also more checkouts and the sales area has been increased, particularly in the fresh food department.
In 2006 the Lateshop in Stoney Stanton benefited from an extended warehouse, larger shop floor, new refrigeration and an extensive range of products thanks to a £300,000 investment.
In Harbury £179,000 was spent on a new look for the store as well as an enhanced range of goods.
It is now known locally as the ‘Harrods of Harbury’.
In 2005 The Heart of England Co-operative Society’s Foodcentre in Nuneaton underwent a £1/2 million refurbishment altering its design, layout and product range to reflect the demands of our customers.
That same year £235,000 was ploughed into the Foodcentre in Bulkington to give customers and members better choice and a more attractive and relaxing shopping experience.
The Foodcentre in Attleborough had in excess of £400,000 spent on it in 2005, providing the store with a new look and fitting disabled toilets.
In January 2004 the Society's Lateshop in the city's Allesley district underwent a substantial refurbishment to increase its range and transform it into a Foodcentre, the Society's branding for larger stores.
In June 2004 a similar upgrading took place at the Society's store at Hillmorton, near Rugby - now also rebranded as a Foodcentre following a major six-figure refurbishment programme.
In April 2001 a 4,500 sq ft Co-op Lateshop opened at the prestigious new Warwick Gates Shopping Centre in Royal Leamington Spa. This superb store is the focal point for the centre, in which the Society has invested £1.5 million.
In Coventry's Willenhall - a deprived area shunned by major national chains - the Society showed its commitment to the community by ploughing £1 million into a new 10,000 sq ft Co-op Foodcentre.
In Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, £1.25 million was spent in 1998 on a new Co-op Foodcentre in answer to local demand for better shopping facilities. The store's success resulted in a £½ million extension being added on, which was completed in the summer of 2003.
“One of the dominant forces in  UK food retailing”
The Heart of England Co-op is a member of the C.R.T.G. (Co-operative Retail Trading Group), which was formed in 1993 to help harness the buying power of Co-op Societies in the UK. It is now one of the dominant forces in UK food retailing, buying food on behalf of 3000 Co-op stores throughout the UK with annual sales of £6 billion.
Every Heart of England Co-op food store - large and small has full laser scanning systems, providing customers with itemised billing and a vast range of competitive prices, including 'Multisave' and 'Linksave' promotions every 3 weeks.
Many stores also benefit from in-store cash machines (ATM's).
 Through its Food Division, the Society also offers an extensive range of Fairtrade products, ranging from fruit and chocolate to fine wines, for which the producers are guaranteed a fair return on the sale of their products.
Investment in staff development is ongoing and the Food Division has been recognised as an Investor in People by the Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, a tremendous tribute to the dedication of our staff and in turn the level of service we now offer our customers.
Lowest Prices
Guaranteed or we'll refund double the difference
We check our competitors' prices carefully. That's
why we guarantee to beat any local prices on the same
products purchased elsewhere. If, however, you find
the same product within 3 miles of our store cheaper,
simply bring back both receipts as proof of purchase
within 7 days and we will refund double the difference
on the items purchased from us (maximum 4 of the same
item) |
Satisfaction
Guaranteed or we'll refund and replace your purchase
If you are not entirely happy with your food purchase
simply bring it back with its original packaging and
your receipt to the store manager, who will promptly
replace your product and refund your money. |
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