Co-Op Selling Long-Standing Desborough Store

The Central Co-Op is selling one of its long-standing stores in Desborough.

The branch on Braybrooke Road will be taken over by retail firm Samy Ltd, which operates Budgens, Spar, Londis and Premier shops.

The Central Coop store is to be sold

It is one of 19 stores being offloaded by the retailer due to ‘financial sustainability’.

The sale will happen within the next six months and it is hoped existing staff will retain their jobs under the new ownership.

Debbie Robinson, Chief Executive at Central Co-op, comments: “We’re committed to putting the welfare of our colleagues first when making these tough choices.

“Any decision to sell or close our stores follows an extensive period of careful appraisal, and enables the Society to redirect resources into future growth and further improvements across the business for our Members, customers and colleagues.”