The Co-operative Group

The Co-operative Group is the UK’s biggest mutual retailer. As well as running food retail and wholesale operations, is the country’s largest funeral business and probate provider. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about the Co-op and the grocery sector.

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News
Co-op Wholesale strikes multi-year partnership with Roadchef
14 April 2025By Hugh Radojev
The Co-op’s newly rebranded wholesale arm has today announced a new, multi-year contract with motorway service area operator Roadchef.
News
Co-op ready to ‘stand and fight’ against inflationary pressures
3 April 2025By Hugh Radojev
The Co-op says the work it has done over the last few years to offset costs and strengthen its balance sheet means it’s now ready to “stand and fight” in any potential price war.
News
Co-op profits soar as it targets growth despite rising costs ahead
3 April 2025By Chloe Mills
C-store specialist the Co-op’s profits have rocketed for the full year as it hails strategic progress and “right-sizing” of business starting to pay off.

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News

Former Nisa director named head of rebranded Co-op wholesale business

28 March 2025By Hugh Radojev

The Co-op has launched a new wholesale business and placed a former Nisa director as its head as the brand looks to “reaffirm its commitment to the independent retail sector”.

Opinion

‘The Co-op’s values may set it apart, but it’s value that’s front of mind for shoppers’

28 March 2025By George MacDonald

The Co-op’s launch of an Aldi price matching scheme should reassure customers on price-competitiveness, believes Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald

Co-op to launch ‘biggest ever value campaign’
25 March 2025By Hugh Radojev
Retail Week Awards 2025 – the winners
21 March 2025By Chloe Mills and Megan Robinson
Co-op and Uber Eats unveil new three-year delivery partnership
19 March 2025By Hugh Radojev
Co-op staff vote to accept ‘above-inflation pay award’
7 March 2025By Hugh Radojev

Co-op found to have illegally blocked rival store openings
5 March 2025By George MacDonald
Grocery inflation holds steady as shoppers seek out discount deals
4 March 2025
Co-op launches rapid delivery grocery app for independent retailers
27 February 2025By Megan Robinson
Co-op, M&S, B&M among top retailers for female representation on boards
25 February 2025By George Arnett

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