The Co-op news and analysis
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Promotional FeaturesWhy grocery’s one-stop shop evolution matters now more than ever
Repositioning supermarkets as multi-service hubs creates convenience, boosts footfall and incremental spend. With tighter household budgets, added services like parcel lockers offer a compelling reason to visit and spark impulse buys that might otherwise be missed.
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News60,000 small shops at risk without promised business rates discount
The Co-op is calling on Rachel Reeves to make full use of new powers to cut business rates for small shops in her autmn budget
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NewsCo-op announces move to 100% ASC certification by 2027
The supermarket said it has strengthened its commitment to responsible sourcing
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Range PreviewMexican croquettes and brie truffle honey pizzas: Co-op Christmas range 2025
Co-op is paving its own way with a new 2025 Christmas lineup featuring a more convenience-led approach designed for quick trips to the shops and smaller festive gatherings
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Comment & OpinionSmall but effective changes will help businesses cut carbon
Learn from mistakes, invest sustainably, forge partnerships and make sustainability a priority at leadership level, says Steve Fendley, head of sustainability at the East of England Co-op
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NewsNoble Foods and Co-op partner with Yellow Wellies for farm safety
The initiative, launched exclusively in 100 Co-op stores this September, is designed to raise awareness of the challenges facing British farmers
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NewsCo-op expands sustainable energy supply with offshore wind farm partnership
Under the new agreement, Co-op will source electricity produced from the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm to help power its estate
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NewsEast of England Co-op cuts CO2 emissions by 11% with raft of sustainability measures
Measures have included installing more solar panels and energy-efficient lighting and refrigerators
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NewsCo-op Wholesale and Roadchef extend supply partnership into WH Smith outlets
Co-op Wholesale will supply ambient, chilled and frozen food and drink, including a mix of branded and Co-op own label, to 31 WH Smith stores at Roadchef service stations from next month
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NewsCo-op opens its largest franchise store at University of Warwick
Students can also secure a 5% member discount on Co-op renters’ insurance
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NewsCo-op launches QR code at self-scan tills for ‘easy’ membership sign-up
The technology prompts customers to use their membership card after scanning their items in order to benefit from member price savings, deals and promotions
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NewsCo-op boosts foodservice presence with the launch of second ‘on the go’ micro store
Co-op’s new concept focuses on transient consumer culture, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner in new formats
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Range PreviewCo-op launches new ready meal range and £7 dine-in deal for two
Co-op has launched Served, its new spin on a meal-for-two deal, undercutting premium rivals on price and aiming to make midweek dining easier
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Analysis & FeaturesCo-op cyberattack hurt but its response tells a better story
The Co-op is also back on the front foot. While store openings slowed, 30 will come onstream in the second half
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Comment & OpinionGoodbye Dubai? Why the pistachio chocolate trend is here to stay
The proliferation of Dubai-style innovation chocolate has served as a platform to introduce pistachio as a core flavour in confectionery
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NewsCo-op back running at full operational capacity following devastating cyberattack
Co-op today posted its results for the six months to 5 July 2025, which revealed the cyberattack will end up costing £120m in lost profits this year
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NewsCo-op cyberattack to cost £120m in lost profits
Co-op’s stores suffered widespread availability issues for two weeks in May
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NewsMorrisons hires ex-Nisa boss as ops director for company convenience stores
The supermarket said it welcomed Peter Batt to the team as he brought over 30 years’ food and retail experience.
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NewsAscona Group extends partnership with Co-op Wholesale
Under the new agreement, Co-op Wholesale will continue to supply all 62 Ascona forecourts across the UK
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NewsEG On The Move and Co-op expand forecourt partnership amid hunt for sites
The pair first launched seven trial sites last summer, including in Sussex, Buckinghamshire and Scotland