News & press releases

Travel through time on the Ripley Heritage Trail

Central Co-op is inviting locals to travel in time through Ripley’s vibrant past by taking part in the Ripley Co-operative Heritage Trail. The trail will be…

14 February 2024

Your Co-op Colleagues Celebrate National Heart Month With Life-Saving Community Defibrillator

Community members and colleagues at Your Co-op Food store in Abbey Farm raised £2,300 for Community Heartbeat Trust to install a life-saving defibrillator…

13 February 2024

The way to a happy and healthy heart this Valentine’s Day

As Valentine's Day approaches, Central Co-op is embracing the spirit of love by extending exclusive offers to its Members and customers. This year, in…

9 February 2024

Central Co-op Stapleford champions community well-being through Multiply Workshops Project

Central Co-op's Stapleford store, found on Hickings Lane in Nottingham, has emerged as a key supporter of the Multiply Workshops Project - a local…

6 February 2024

Local professionals celebrate success on National Apprenticeship Week

In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, Central Co-op shines a spotlight on two outstanding local apprentices, Chris Dutton from Burntwood and…

5 February 2024

Make a Difference with Central Co-op’s Membership & Community Council and Board Elections (1)

Central Co-op is excited to announce the opening of nominations for the 2024 elections, filling positions on the Society's Board of Directors and the…

2 February 2024

Help break the stigma with Tea & Talk

On the 1st of February, Central Co-op hosted its second annual “Tea and Talk” event to mark Time to Talk Day, at Insomnia Café in Blaby, Leicestershire.

1 February 2024

Remembering Derby’s Emmanuel Merchant JP

On Wednesday 17th of January, Central Co-op hosted around 70 guests to gather at Duffield Cemetery for a re-dedication service for Emmanuel Merchant JP,…

30 January 2024

Your Co-op Food Members and Customers Raise £25K for Food Bank Partners

The generosity of members, customers and colleagues has helped Your Co-op Food raise more than ever to support local food bank partners this winter.

30 January 2024

Even more Member offers coming your way

Central Co-op is thrilled to announce an upcoming trial of over 100 new Member offers, which will see Members of several other UK Co-op Societies benefit…

23 January 2024

Central Co-op celebrates a year of community impact

Central Co-op, alongside its Members and customers, have helped raise a whopping £73,000 for charities supporting those affected by homelessness, as well as…

22 January 2024

Midcounties Co-operative announces Heather Richardson as new Society President

Heather brings a wealth of business and commercial experience to the role having held the position of Vice-President for the past 5 years

11 December 2023

UK’s Leading Co-operators Collaborate With National Charity To Grow the Co-operative Movement

A new network, led by national charity, Plunkett Foundation is bringing together co-operative retail societies to boost the resource and expertise needed to…

6 December 2023

Your Co-op Food Launches Annual Food Bank Appeal To Help Support Its Local Communities This Christmas

Your Co-op Food has launched its annual Christmas Food Bank Appeal, asking its members and customers if they can bank on them to help provide vital…

5 December 2023

Your Co-op Food Continues Heritage of Convenience Shopping in Worcestershire Village

Your Co-op Food has opened its doors to a new store this week (22nd November) in Areley Kings, Worcestershire, continuing in the footsteps of local legend…

28 November 2023