Members will now vote on a new name, ahead of legal completion in January
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Show filtersCentral Co-op launches this year’s Christmas Toy Appeal
The appeal, which runs from 12 November to 13 December, asks customers and members to drop…
Central Co-op says it has saved 8,800 tonnes of food waste
The retail society says it made the saving over three years through a partnership with Retail…
Central Co-op raises £350k for charity partner Samaritans
The partnership was launched on World Mental Health Day 2024
Central Co-op and Midcounties in discussions around landmark merger
If approved, the combined society would unite over one million members, 13,000 colleagues and annual sales of £1.8bn
Central Co-op CEO Debbie Robinson on a new chapter for Chelmsford Star
Set up in 1867 by Essex iron workers, the iconic independent retail society merged with Central…
‘Hate divides communities, co-operation builds them’
New campaign to drive awareness of co-ops in post-conflict reconstruction
Central Co-op relaunches digital hub for colleague support
The hub allows team members access information, celebrate each other’s achievements, and view their rewards and…
UK retail co-ops sign up for AI connected retail platform
Central, Lincolnshire and Midcounties are working with SymphonyAI to modernise their operations
Chelmsford Star members make final approval of Central merger
The combined society will operate over 500 trading sites across 23 counties, with a turnover of…
Chelmsford Star passes first member hurdle for Central merger
The transfer of engagements now requires a simple majority at a second special members' meeting on…
Central Co-op’s climate targets gain SBTi approval
The backing means its plan to cut emissions has been independently checked and confirmed to be…
