The Co-op launches its latest store on Thursday following a near £600,000 investment to create a new food store in Tenby.

The new store - located at The Green, near Heywood Lane, Tenby - will open between 7 am and 11 pm and have a focus on fresh, healthy foods, meal ideas and essentials.

The Co-op is investing to transform and grow its convenience business and an in-store bakery, ATM, Costa coffee dispenser and car parking will further add to the shopping experience for customers as the store builds a compelling offer for shoppers conveniently.

The community retailer’s latest food store has created 23 retail roles, and the appointment of a community pioneer, Emma Beaumont, also underpins the Co-op’s commitment to making a difference in the local community.

Emma is a member of the food store team who will also work to foster involvement in community activities, such as local fundraising initiatives and exploring ways to support local charities, schools and voluntary organisations to make a difference in the community.

Emma and store manager, Carole John, will also lead the store’s support for the British Red Cross, the Co-op’s charity partnership which will help to confront social isolation and loneliness in local communities.

Store manager, Carole John, said: “The new store is looking fantastic, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to launch the Co-op’s newest food store and to welcome the community into their new local Co-op - it really is an exciting time for the whole team.

“As a community retailer, and a co-operative, we are confident that the store will become a real asset to the community. It will play its part in local life and our aim is for it to become a community hub as well as delivering a compelling and convenient shopping experience locally.”