Olympic star set to open new Black Country supermarket

Olympic gold medalist Katherine Copeland is set to unveil a new Black Country supermarket.

Published Aug 8, 2019

Great Britain's Sophie Hosking (right) and Katherine Copeland celebrating winning gold in the final of the lightweight women's double sculls at Eton Dorney Rowing Lake, Windsor. Pic: Stephen Pond/PA Wire.

The British rower will join staff and the public to officially open Willenhall's new Aldi store.

She will cut the all-important ribbon at the Coppice Farm Way store at 8am on August 22.

Store manager Mark Yates said: “We can’t wait to finally open the doors to the new store in Willenhall.

"It’s set to be a special day as we’ll be celebrating the opening of Aldi’s first store in Willenhall, and having Olympic hero, Katherine, join us will make it a morning to remember.”

The new store boasts 1,254 sqm of retail space, with exclusive offers expected on opening day.

The first 30 customers through the doors will also receive a complimentary bag of fresh fruit and vegetables from Aldi’s fantastic Super 6 range.

Copeland added: “I’m so excited to be opening Aldi’s new store.

"It will be great way for me to give back to the local community and a lovely way for me to thank Aldi for its ongoing support of Team GB.”