The Co-op news and analysis
The Co-op is a British convenience retailer with more than 2,500 stores, known for its member-owned business model. It runs a membership scheme that rewards shoppers and supports local causes. The Grocer covers the Co-op with news, analysis, insight and opinion, including developments in store formats, sustainability initiatives, and competitive positioning.
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NewsSelect & Save targets Co-op using price comparison PoS material
The shelf-edge material compares Select & Save’s promotional prices with the Co-op on branded products
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Comment & OpinionM&S’s ‘bingate’ backlash shows double-edged sword of social media
This week an anonymous, vigilante bin-dipping west London man – known only as Food_waste_inspector_ – shone his torch on the mountain of perfectly edible, in-date food his local M&S was chucking out on the regular
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Comment & OpinionThe GLP-1 gamble: why supermarkets are selling less for more
In 2026, it’s not low-fat, plant-based, alcohol-free or calorie-counted eating that retailers are betting on – it’s weight-loss drugs
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NewsInfluencer Squibb shames Co-op into vape ad takedown
Squibb took to LinkedIn after seeing a two for £10 promotion on Lost Mary vape devices displayed alongside a PoS card reader in a Co-op store
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Range PreviewCo-op adds Asian-inspired update to Served ready meal range
Co-op is switching up its Served meal-for-two concept with an Asian-inspired menu, landing in stores and online from 7 January
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NewsCo-op Wholesale extends own-brand range available to independent retailers
The move followed strong retailer demand for greater choice, improved margins, and access to a nationally trusted convenience brand, Co-op Wholesale said
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NewsCo-op makes planogram data available to suppliers
Co-op is working with retail technology company VST on the initiative
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NewsCo-op launches own-brand GLP-1 friendly meals in UK convenience first
The four-strong range forms part of a new ‘Good Fuel’ health offer
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NewsCo-op Wholesale names Bestway’s Robbie Moore as trading director
He has been tasked with strengthening supplier partnerships, enhancing product and promotional offers, and driving sustainable growth
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket Christmas and new year opening times 2025
Planning the big Christmas food shop? Or forgot sprouts on Christmas Eve? Here’s a complete guide to festive supermarket opening hours
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NewsFormer Channel Islands Co-op CEO awarded £3.5m in compensation
The Co-op’s conduct was described by Macleod’s lawyer as ‘a catastrophic failure in corporate governance’
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NewsEG On The Move extends franchise agreement with Co-op with two new stores
The latest additions take the number of Co-op franchise stores it operates to 10
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NewsCo-op says all UK-grown fresh produce must be Leaf Marque certified by 2027
Co-op said it would roll out the environmental certification across its stores throughout next year, in partnership with growers and farmers
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NewsCentral Co-op and Midcounties merger confirms CEO of new society
Phil Ponsonby, CEO of Midcounties, will become CEO for integration, overseeing the programme to bring the two societies together
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy supermarkets are ditching aggregators for in-house rapid delivery
Supermarkets and delivery apps have co-existed peacefully since the pandemic threw them together. But now retailers are looking to take them in-house
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NewsCentral Co-op and Midcounties Co-op members approve merger
In the coming days members will vote on a new legal name for the society
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NewsCo-op pledges £1bn to cut prices and support UK economy
The society said it would channel £1bn into the UK economy over the next 12 months to support consumers, businesses and high streets
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets and the NFU are united in calling for family farm tax u-turn
There is still time for the government to act at the budget, says NFU president Tom Bradshaw
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NewsEG On The Move triples Iceland concessions as frozen range drives 11% sales uplift
A 10-store pilot has been extended to 28 stores
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NewsUnequal pay ‘damaging’ health and wellbeing of women supermarket workers, report claims
Leigh Day surveyed more than 4,500 female supermarket workers involved in its ongoing group claims against Asda, Sainsbury’s Morrisons, Tesco, The Co-op and Next, about the impact pay inequality is having on their health and wellbeing.