A convenience retail outlet situated on Cherwell Drive in Oxford is scheduled to shutter its operations next month following confirmation that the current lease agreement has reached its conclusion.
The chain, recognised as one of Britain’s largest convenience retailers, announced that trading at the Cherwell Drive branch will cease on November 7.
Company representatives indicated that the property’s lease term had come to an end, necessitating the closure.
Staff members working at the location have been informed of the decision and are reportedly receiving full support during the transition.
The company expressed gratitude to the local community for the patronage extended to the Cherwell Drive establishment over the years.
A spokesperson confirmed the retailer’s ongoing commitment to serving customers across Oxfordshire.
This shutdown marks the conclusion of the retailer’s operations at that particular site, leaving consumers with a limited window to continue using the branch before it officially closes.
The announcement follows the recent loss of another Co-op establishment in Oxford that had operated for an extended period.
Earlier this year, the retailer’s city centre location on George Street ceased trading after having served shoppers for 134 years.
That particular branch ranked among the oldest Co-op trading locations nationwide, with its shutdown representing the conclusion of a significant chapter for numerous generations of local residents.
No plans for establishing an alternative outlet in the vicinity have been disclosed by the company.
Additionally, the future use or occupation of the premises following the closure has not been revealed.
The retailer’s continued presence in Oxford will be maintained through two other branches: one situated on the Gipsy Lane campus of Oxford Brookes University and another located on Littlemore Road in the Cowley area.