Co-op issues statement over the future of its food store in Kirkham's Market Square
Supermarket bosses at The Co-op have broken their silence after rumours were rife the chain was to leave Kirkham high street.
Concerns had been growing the store in the newly-refurbished Market Square was set to close, possibly being sold to another chain.
But a Co-op spokesman said today rebutted the concerns.
He said: “While we wouldn’t normally want to comment on rumours or speculation, the store has not been sold and it remains open as a Co-op to serve the local community. “
The Co-op also has store at nearby Wesham as well as at Ansdell and St Annes elsewhere in South Fylde.