Company Shop Dudley officially opened its doors today at 10am, meaning thousands of members can now benefit from high-quality, low-cost food and products – helping to stretch family budgets.
The opening was attended by the Mayor of Dudley Cllr David Stanley and the MP for Dudley North Marco Longhi, with the Mayor cutting the ribbon to announce the store officially open for business.
Company Shop Dudley is located at Castle Mill on Birmingham New Road (DY1 4DA), and the shelves are stacked with food and products from big-name brands such as Marks and Spencer, Nestlé and Tesco, which are on typically around 50% off the normal retail price.
The store prevents good food and household products from going to waste and has created 47 new jobs in the area, tackling the challenge of food and product waste whilst supporting families and the local economy.
Membership is open to almost all key workers, including those working in the NHS, social care, emergency services, FMCG supply chain, British Army and prison services, and temporarily to those working in schools and councils, amongst others. Anyone who is eligible for membership can sign up for a free membership card online, with applications open on an ongoing basis.
Company Shop Dudley has also extended its membership to those in receipt of means tested benefits, including families with children receiving Free School Meals (FSM). This is in order to reach those most in need across the region, during a time when it’s most critical to do so.
For local manufacturers, retailers and brands who are looking to do something positive with their surplus products, Company Shop is encouraging them to get in touch to see how the store can help them.
Sally Wake, Head of Strategic Relationships for Company Shop Group said:
