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Co-op Group renews deal on its Leeds University franchise store

The shop, which opened in 2019, was the Group’s first franchise store to be located directly…

Wenzel’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…