ELTHAM CO-OP managers have been awarded shields for encouraging new shoppers.

South east operations manager Paul Slocombe presented Siobhan Rooney and Richard Wilkinson with their shields and a cash bonus to recognise their work.

The stores in Well Hall Road and Footscray Road, have been inundated with shoppers rushing to sign up to their loyalty card.

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