Co-op confirms decision to close store in Scottish town

Co-op is set to close one of its Scottish stores at the end of next month <i>(Image: PA)</i>
Co-op is set to close one of its Scottish stores at the end of next month (Image: PA)
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Co-op is set to close one of its Scottish stores at the end of next month.

The retailer confirmed the closure for February 28, with the Cowdenbeath store to be sold on.

Co-op said the store, located in the town's Dalbeath Crescent, would remain as a convenience store with an independent operator.

The nearest store is now located on 50 Bank Street, Lochgelly.


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A spokesperson for Co-op said: “Only after careful consideration have we decided to sell our Cowdenbeath store.

"We are pleased to confirm it will remain as a convenience store to serve the community as an independent operator.

"A priority has been to safeguard local jobs and colleagues will transfer to the new owner.

"Co-op remains committed to serving the community, with stores nearby, and we would like to thank the community for its support of this store.”

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