Co-operative Group Limited

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has launched a free Gender Pay Gap Toolkit with WiHTL & DiR to help organisations move from reporting disparities to implementing concrete actions that support pay equity. The resource provides guidance on identifying the causes of gender … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Cambridgeshire-based logistics provider Buffaload has secured a new five-year contract with Co-op, extending a partnership that has lasted over ten years and expanding its role to include the trunking of ambient goods from Co-op’s National Distribution Centre in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Co-operative Group has appointed Ronny Gottschlich as an Independent Non-Executive Director, adding significant international retail expertise to its Board. Formerly CEO of Lidl UK and a senior leader within the Schwarz Group, Gottschlich brings extensive experience in grocery … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has strengthened its national apprenticeship support by announcing a £70 million investment in its Levy Share service on 21 November 2025, aimed at creating 7,000 matched apprenticeships by 2030. This expanded commitment comes at a time when … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has agreed a sublet with UNISON at One Angel Square, advancing its multi-tenancy, hybrid-work strategy while retaining the site as its headquarters. Marketed by Avison Young, the building adds UNISON on a 12th-floor, 11,927 sq ft lease … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has rolled out its new ‘Too Good To Waste’ scheme across stores, giving Members 50% off all loose, in-store bakery items after 6pm each day. Designed to tackle food waste and offer extra value, the initiative applies … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has doubled paid bereavement leave for pregnancy loss from five to ten days, reinforcing its compassionate approach to employee wellbeing and inclusion. The updated policy, first introduced in 2021, recognizes pregnancy loss as a bereavement rather than … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Co-op has committed to ensuring that all its standard own-brand fresh and frozen farmed seafood becomes ASC-certified by 2027, marking a major milestone in its sustainability agenda. The ASC label, recognised worldwide for responsible aquaculture, guarantees high … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has partnered with Holland & Barrett to introduce a new “Health and Wellness” range into 125 of its convenience stores starting 27 August. The offer will include 52 product lines covering vitamins, supplements, gut health, and family … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has arranged a £350 million sustainability-linked term loan over five years with HSBC UK, Barclays, ING, Lloyds, NatWest, and Rabobank. This facility reflects Co-op’s strong financial performance—including a 35 percent boost in operating profit, a return to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has introduced “The Occasion Equation,” a data-driven formula developed with social psychologist Dr. Harriet Baird, to help Brits host stress-free Christmas parties. Based on a survey of 2,000 UK adults, the research highlights that 37% prefer pre-made … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has unveiled the UK’s inaugural retail media network within the convenience sector, aiming to assist brands in accessing broader audiences and enhancing advertising relevance for its customer base. The Co-op Media Network combines the company’s in-house team … Read the full press release →

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Roan Irving, le gérant du magasin Co-op’s McDonald Road à Édimbourg, a été nommé finaliste dans la catégorie “Store Hero” des Retail Week Awards 2023. Roan, qui travaille chez Co-op depuis 15 ans, est connu pour ses … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Roan Irving, the store manager at Co-op’s McDonald Road in Edinburgh, has been named a finalist in the “Store Hero” category of the Retail Week Awards 2023. Roan, who has been with Co-op for 15 years, is known … Read the full press release →

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) The Co-operative Group Limited a annoncé qu’Adrian Marsh rejoindrait la société en tant qu’administrateur non exécutif indépendant et président du comité des risques et d’audit. Marsh prend sa retraite de son poste de directeur financier du groupe … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Co-operative Group Limited has announced that Adrian Marsh will join the company as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Risk and Audit Committee. Marsh is retiring from his role as Group Finance Director at FTSE … Read the full press release →

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) La coopérative s’est associée à Hubbub, à la Manchester Climate Change Agency et à d’autres organisations pour lancer un projet pilote de réfrigérateur communautaire à Oldham, visant à lutter contre le gaspillage alimentaire et l’insécurité. L’initiative créera … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Co-op has partnered with Hubbub, Manchester Climate Change Agency, and other organizations to launch a Community Fridge pilot in Oldham, aimed at combating food waste and insecurity. The initiative will create a space for locals to share … Read the full press release →

Co-op Power tenders aggregated Power Purchase Agreement through Zeigo Platform. The Co-op as the lead buyer, together with two of Co-op Power’s customers, brings the UK’s first ’Co-operative’ PPA onto Zeigo’s digital platform to bid for a joint PPA tender to tackle their Scope 3 … Read the full press release →

UK’s leading funeral provider estimates that 9.7 million mourners have been denied the opportunity to say their last goodbye at their loved one’s funeral 59% of bereaved UK adults said their grief process has been negatively affected by the lockdown … Read the full press release →