OurCoop’s new-build store at 37 High Street, Desford, was developed to provide a central shopping location for the village while reflecting the organisation’s ethical and community-focused values. As a member-owned co-operative, OurCoop places strong emphasis on sustainability, local engagement and creating welcoming spaces for customers.
From the outset, the ambition was to ensure the store stood out visually from typical convenience retail formats. Lighting was identified as a key element in shaping that task.
To explore how lighting could elevate the store experience, TRILUX hosted representatives from OurCoop and installation partner Carter Synergy at its retail lighting facilities in Germany. The visit demonstrated TRILUX’s retail expertise and introduced the ConVision concept, which would go on to define the lighting strategy at Desford.
Retail Innovation with ConVision and BLE
The Desford store is the first UK OurCoop location to install Light Panel luminaires featuring ConVision optics across the full sales floor.
ConVision optics optimise both vertical and horizontal illumination simultaneously, ensuring products are clearly visible at shelf level while maintaining high visual comfort throughout the store. This balanced distribution enhances product presentation while reducing glare, creating a brighter and more engaging retail environment.
The lighting system is fully enabled with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity, allowing flexible scene setting and zoning across the 276sqm sales area. This wireless approach enables lighting adjustments to be made quickly and efficiently, supporting seasonal layouts, promotional displays and future store developments without complex rewiring.
Together, ConVision optics and full BLE connectivity provide a forward-thinking lighting solution that supports both customer experience and operational flexibility.
Layered Lighting for Visual Impact
In addition to the Light Panel luminaires, Yuvio track luminaires introduce focused accent lighting to key product zones, enhancing contrast and guiding customer attention across the sales floor.
Feature elements including linear fittings and accent luminaires (Varisto and Altigo) add depth and definition to selected areas within the store, reinforcing its modern identity. This layered approach ensures the lighting scheme delivers both functional clarity and visual impact, helping OurCoop create a retail environment that feels contemporary and distinctive.
Back-of-house areas are supported by efficient, durable luminaires (LED batten, Opendo, Amatris and Siella) while TRILUX also supplied the store’s emergency lighting system, ensuring compliance, visual consistency and integrated performance throughout the building.
Energy Efficiency by Design
As a new-build development, the Desford store was designed with long-term efficiency in mind. High-performance luminaires combined with intelligent wireless control help optimise energy use while maintaining consistent lighting quality throughout trading hours.
By integrating advanced optics with energy-efficient technology from the outset, the lighting scheme supports OurCoop’s broader sustainability commitments while delivering a premium retail experience.
Collaboration and Delivery
The project was delivered in partnership with Carter Synergy, working closely with OurCoop and TRILUX to ensure the lighting design aligned with brand objectives and installation requirements.
Chris Page, Property Construction Manager, OurCoop, commented:
“We wanted the Desford store to feel modern and distinctive while staying true to our community values. One of the big challenges on this site was managing the transition between the area of sales floor which was vaulted and the area that was flat roof. Managing the transition between the areas was key to the overall store aesthetics. The lighting plays a central role in creating that experience, and the ConVision solution gives us both visual impact and flexibility for the future.”
Simon McKee, ME&R Account Manager, Carter Synergy, added:
“The full BLE connectivity allowed us to fine-tune the lighting quickly and efficiently on site. It’s an innovative solution that delivers both performance and adaptability.”
A Future-Focused Retail Environment
The completed Desford store demonstrates how innovative lighting can elevate neighbourhood retail. As the first UK OurCoop location to feature ConVision with full BLE connectivity, the project positions OurCoop at the forefront of community retail innovation, delivering enhanced product presentation, adaptability and energy-efficient performance in a single, cohesive lighting strategy.
Products Used
• Light Panel
• Yuvio
• Varisto
• Altigo G2
• Siella G8
• Opendo
• Amatris G4
• LED battens
• Emergency lighting
Project Team
Client end user: OurCoop
Contractor: Carter Synergy
Lighting: TRILUX
