CREST community store will be coming to Colwyn Bay high street.
Recycling social enterprise Crest Co-operative in Llandudno Junction, will bring life back to an empty shop unit on Station Road. Crest Community Store is set to open on February 4 and will feature low cost nearly new children’s clothing, second-hand nursery goods, adults’ clothing, brand new furniture, children’s toys/games and much more.
- How the new Crest Community Store will look when a sign is fitted next year.
Crest already operates a store in Llandudno Junction, but the move to a high-street spot
will create two new jobs for a store manager and supervisor. It will also result in up to seven volunteer placements and opportunities for adults with learning disabilities, who will assist in shop duties.
All proceeds from the shop will be ploughed back into Crest to create work opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and the unemployed.
Sharon Jones, chief executive of non-profit company Crest Co-operative, said: “We are delighted to announce the opening of Crest Community Store in Colwyn Bay. We have always wanted to bring Crest to the high-street.
“Opening a new shop will benefit the whole community. Nearly new goods will be offered at low prices and the income generated will create work placements for the unemployed and adults with learning disabilities.”
Mochdre based construction company G Purchase marked the season of goodwill by generously carrying out repair work and fitting units at the new store. Workers from the firm completed the work free of charge.
Earlier this year Crest Co-operative was awarded the Conwy County Borough Council contract to collect textiles from the homes of more than 50, 000 residents. Quality clothing will be sold to the public at low prices in the new Colwyn Bay store.
Sharon Jones added: “We think that Colwyn Bay is a fantastic place to open a new business and hope to work with other stores in the town to continue to attract shoppers to the high-street.
Crest Community Store will open at 21 Station Road. If you would like to apply for the position of store manager or supervisor visit http://crestcooperative.co.uk/jobs.