An empty supermarket in central London has been reopened as a cooperative food store by two entrepreneurs seeking to bring quality food to deprived communities.
The People's Supermarket in Holborn will sell a mix of brand-named, artisan and organic products to cooperative members and the general public.
It will keep prices affordable by requiring its members to volunteer to keep staffing costs down.
More than 100 people have joined the People's Supermarket, raising £2,500 for the project. Members pay £25 per year and give up four hours a week in return for 10% discounts on stock. The shop stocks 2,000 different lines, with products sold chosen by members.
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