Co-op sells up shop in Cradlehall, Inverness

The Co-op has sold up shop in Cradlehall, the Courier can reveal.

The shop closed on Saturday and will now be brought under private ownership with the franchise of Nisa.

A spokesperson for Co-op, confirmed: “The Co-op is moving forward with a clear purpose and momentum and while this often involves opening new stores, we also regularly review our existing locations.

"The decision to sell any store is not taken lightly and, only after careful consideration has our store in Cradlehall been sold.

"Our priority has been to safeguard local jobs, and colleagues - who have been informed – have found alternative positions at Co-op or been offered opportunities to transfer (under TUPE* regulations) to the new operator.

"We would like to thank the community for its support of the store over the years."

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