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Co-op Group plans 18 new stores and openings in first quarter

The first opening of the year is a store serving new neighbourhood development of Willowbrook Park,…

Scotmid names six winners of its local suppliers competition

'We’re proud to support local suppliers and help innovative brands take the next step in their…

OurCoop launches after merger of UK consumer societies

The million-member retailer brings together Central Co-op, Midcounties and Chelmsford Star

Kuwaiti government rolls out digital surveillance of co-operatives

Co-ops are also being ordered to stock national produce under the Kuwaiti Farmers' Corner initiative

Lincolnshire Co-op Christmas donation drive supported 72 charities

Customers supported toy banks, hygiene banks and food banks through the annual appeal

2025: In memoriam

Tributes to some of the co-operators, and high profile supporters of the movement, who we lost…

2025 in review: Co-op stories from the year

A selection of some of the news we've carried over the past 12 months

2025 in review: Debbie Robinson

CEO, Central Co-op

2025 in review: Shirine Khoury-Haq

CEO, the Co-operative Group

Scotmid Co-op to partner with Pennies on dementia support donations

The retail society has introduced a new micro-donation scheme at checkouts

Co-op Group rolls out Leaf certification for home-grown products

Stores will roll out the environmental certification throughout next year, after consultation with the Group’s producer…

Debbie Robinson to take the helm after Central and Midcounties merger

A transitional board has elected a leadership team for the new society, which forms in January…