University of Aberdeen

STORE OPENINGS: CO-OP

Co-op opens second franchise store in Scotland

The University of Aberdeen’s campus store has undergone a £300,000 refit.

The Co-op has teamed up with the University of Aberdeen to transform the existing campus store and relaunch it as Scotland’s second Co-op franchise store.

The store, which is located in the Hillhead Student Village, has undergone a £300,000 refurb.

Shoppers can now stock up on essentials and find new everyday favourites, with a range of bakery products, foodto-go, hot food, an enhanced chilled, fresh and frozen range, meal ideas, award-winning wines, ready meals and pizzas, free-from, vegan and plant-based alternatives, and Fairtrade products.

The store also has a Seattle’s Best coffee machine and self-service tills for further ease, speed and convenience. In addition, students who have a Young Scot or TOTUM card will receive a 10% discount.

Calum MacLachlan, Head of Commercial Services at University of Aberdeen, said: “Co-op is the perfect partner for the Hillhead Student Village complex. The quality, convenience and values of Co-op resonate strongly with the student population and I’m delighted to be amongst the first UK universities to be partnering with the Co-op on campus.”

Franchisee ORL Group, which also operates the Co-op at Stirling University, added: “The store has been rejuvenated and rebranded following a £300,000 investment and now features an in-store bakery, hot food and a wide range of fresh and student focused meal missions. We’re really excited to welcome the students of the University of Aberdeen to our brand-new store and look forward to continue exploring new opportunities with the Co-op.”