Co-op at West Park in Darlington to be replaced by Nisa

The Co-op at West Park Village in Darlington, is set to shut at the end of March and will be replaced by a Nisa Local store.

Posters were spotted in the window over the weekend (February 22), confirming the change of hands.

The poster states that the current Co-op will finish trading on March 31.

Signs in place at the Co op in West Park, Darlington (Image: STUART BOULTON)

In its place, a Nisa store will open, with posters promising it will be stocked with a range of Co-op essentials.

A spokesperson from the Co-op said ‘careful consideration’ had been taken to sell the store, and that safeguarding local jobs will be prioritised.

Darlington West Park Co op is set to shut next month with Nisa lined up to take its place. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

They said: “Following careful consideration the decision has been taken to sell the store.

“The store is being sold and will remain as a convenience store to serve the community as an independent operator.

“A priority has been to safeguard local jobs and colleagues will transfer to the new owner.”

One of the posters reads: “We’re sorry to be closing.

“But a new Nisa store is coming soon stocked with a range of Co-op essentials.”

Another states: “We’ll be closing our doors on March 31, 2026.”

An official opening date for the new Nisa store has yet to be announced.