Lincolnshire Co-op reopens branch with ‘airport’ waiting area after £160K refit

Lincolnshire Co-op’s Louth travel agency branch has reopened after a £160K makeover which has included the creation of a new ‘airport’ waiting area.

The agency’s new look, inspired by different modes of transport, includes tables shaped like aircraft wings, portholes on the wall next to desks, to give the illusion of looking out to sea, and LED signs that say ‘lounge’ and ‘departures’ hanging from the ceiling.

The agency has tea and coffee facilities available, positioned on top of a cupboard designed to look like an aircraft trolley, while a new space for quick drop-ins has also been created in store as well as a wall mural resembling large airport windows.

Louth is the first branch to be revamped as part of an annual plan by the society to refresh 40 Lincolnshire Co-op trading outlets, which include food stores and post offices, costing £5 million each year.