The formation of The Co-operative Group happened over 140 years (starting in the 1860’s) from the merger of many independent retail societies, and their wholesale societies and federations.
The North of England Co-operative Society was launched...
In 2008, The Co-operative Group announced a £1.57 billion takeover deal of the Somerfield supermarket chain. The deal was approved by the Office of Fair Trading in October 2008 after the UK watchdog said no competition issues were found at a...
The Co-operative has been the UK ’s biggest supermarket supporter of Fairtrade since 1992. The Groups sells Fairtrade products in more outlets than any other retailer and also provides the widest range of Fairtrade products, with around 150...
The Co-op’s store portfolio consists mainly of convenience stores and small-medium-sized supermarkets, although some larger superstores remain in the estate. The majority of these stores are based in neighbourhood areas.
The Group decided to...
The Co-operative Food stores offer customers a range of own-label food and drink products. Food ranges include the ‘Standard’ value range, the ‘Truly Irresistible’ premium range, ‘Healthy Living’ products and a selection of own-brand...
