New food store Company Shop opens in Southampton

Company Shop Southampton says it will provide high-quality, low-cost food and household products.

The opening was attended by the Mayor of Southampton, Cllr Alex Houghton, who cut the ribbon to announce the store officially open for business.

Company Shop Southampton is located at Campana House, Hawkeswood Road, and the shelves are stacked with products from big-name brands such as Marks and Spencer, Nestlé and Tesco, which are typically around 50 per cent off the normal retail price.

Alongside the creation of 40 new jobs, thousands of local people have already registered.

However, with membership being free and lasting a lifetime once approved, the store is encouraging as many eligible people to sign up as soon as they can to access the benefits on offer.

Membership is open to numerous key worker categories, including those in the NHS, care services, emergency services, FMCG supply chain, British Armed Forces, prison services, and those in receipt of means tested benefits, as well as being open to those employed by charities.

Steph McGinty, Company Shop Group Managing Director said: “We are so excited to have opened the doors of Company Shop Southampton, and we are really pleased to be able to bring our offer to the region of high-quality, low-cost products that also help to prevent waste.

“This wouldn’t have been possible without the support we’ve received along the way, for which we are very grateful. This has included industry partners, members, local organisations and Southampton City Council. It’s been great to have been joined today the Mayor to mark this momentous occasion.

“We look forward to continuing to work closely with everyone and the wider community to help stretch local family budgets. We’d encourage anyone who is eligible for membership to sign up now to access our offers as quickly as possible.”