Co-op cuts ribbon on £6m Inverness centre
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The 12,000 square foot development will service the society’s large network of stores in the region and will also facilitate future store expansion across the Highlands, and beyond.
The Co-op is planning an additional 18 stores for Scotland by the end of 2018, with upgrades planned to a further 20, as part of a £28 million expansion and renovation plan. This will take total store numbers to 365 and the number of employees to almost 6,000.
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Hide AdLogistics director Andy Perry said: “We’re thrilled to be able to launch our new site at Dalcross – it’s a future-proofed facility that is perfectly placed to support [our] ever-growing operations in Scotland.
“Our significant investment in a new distribution centre is also a symbol of our absolute commitment to serving communities in the north of Scotland.”