A CONVENIENCE store on a busy main road in Taunton has closed less than a year after it opened for the first time.
The former Co-op and now signposted Costcutter store on Wellington New Road has shut up shop, with stock removed from the shelves and equipment left out the front of the store this month.
Closing as a Co-op on November 15 last year, the store reopened as a Costcutter on Wednesday, November 26 2025.
Whilst the store was closed, it underwent an internal refurbishment. This included the introduction of Costcutter products and a new-look bakery - which offered customers a range of items, including a pack of three doughnuts for £1.50.
The new store officially opened for business with staff providing updates on deals, shop range and more via its official social media page - which has since been deleted.
This adds to the uncertainty of the shop's future.
Costcutter closes less than a year after opening in Taunton
The Somerset County Gazette visited the store on Monday (July 21) and found the shutters down with a handwritten notice on the door stating: "Sorry we are closed."
"Drop in and check out the new store. We can’t wait to welcome you."
The Co-operative Group does not own the Costcutter brand, but the two businesses do have a relationship.
Since May 2018, the Co-op has been the exclusive supplier to Costcutter Supermarkets Group. This agreement has allowed Costcutter stores to sell legitimate Co-op products in-store.
The future of the Wellington New Road premises remains uncertain. The Somerset County Gazette has contacted Costcutter for clarification on the closure and any plans for the site but had not received a response at the time of publication.
It is currently unclear whether the closure is temporary or permanent
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