EG On the Move partners with Co-op on new roadside convenience store
EG On the Move has partnered with Co-op to open a new roadside service station and convenience store in Stowmarket.
Known as EG On the Move Stowmarket, the new site on the A1308 Needham Road is the first to launch following the opening of a number of trial locations last summer.
Subscribe to TRBThe 24-hour site includes a franchised Co-op convenience store offering bakery products, hot food, chilled produce, meal deals, sandwiches, ready meals and pizzas, as well as car care products and everyday essentials. There is also self-service Starbucks coffee machine in-store.
Martin Rogers, director of partnership development at Co-op, said: ‘We are delighted to be working with EG On The Move on our latest site, developing a compelling forecourt and convenience food offering as our partnership looks to expand.
“We are focused on scaling our franchise business, this is the first site to open together following our successful trial, and we are exploring more locations for joint growth.
“By combining our membership , convenience knowledge, tailored product ranges, and automated supply, with EG On The Move’s fuel and franchise expertise, we will bring the benefits of Co-op to more communities together.”
Zuber Issa, chief executive of EG On The Move, said: “As a trusted, quality, convenience retailer our partnerships with Co-op aligns with EG On The Move as an acknowledged petrol forecourt and convenience retail destination operator, we are delighted to collaborate on our latest site, and we look forward to growing our relationship with Co-op in the future.”
The food service offer at the roadside service station also includes a branch of Delice De France.
