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Show filtersWenzel’s bakery added to Southern Co-op’s list of franchise partners
The deal reflects the retail society's strategic focus on food to go, with the first franchise…
Heart of England Co-op unveils flagship store and coffee drive-through
The society says the store, based at its Glenville Park retail estate in Northants, is the…
Co-op Group opens four new convenience stores
New Co-op stores opened in Newham, Peterborough and Preston, as well its second site under forecourt…
Co-op Group opens first store under new forecourt franchise deal
Growth plans include a goal for over 500 franchise stores by 2030, with a third of…
Co-op Group sets its sights on 8 million members by 2030
The new target comes alongside plans to grow the core businesses – Food, Funerals, Legal and…
Southern Co-op hires franchise expert to look after Welcome store operation
Richard Scrimgeour 'brings strong retail knowledge and experience which can only strengthen our existing franchise offering'
A marriage of convenience?: co-op business partners
The co-ops collaborating inside – and outside – the movement
Southern Co-op strengthens its franchising operation
The retailer has opened its 50th Welcome store and joined a second franchise body
Southern Co-op wins ethical retail franchise accreditation
The British Franchise Association has made the society a member for its Welcome offering
Eroski is expanding its network of convenience and franchise stores
The retail co-op wants to expand its network of small format Rapid stores, which have proven…
Case study: New retail models at the Co-op Group
As part of our look at the changing face of retail, here's some new innovations at…

