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Halesworth’s Central Co-op Store Receives £1.7 million regeneration

Central Co-op is pleased to announce that its store on Saxons Way in Halesworth has completed its regeneration after an investment of £1.7 million,…

4 July 2023

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Central Co-op Welcomes Community into New Eco-friendly Store in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire

Central Co-op has just opened its newest store in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, welcoming local customers and Members to the store with a launch event, attended…

3 July 2023

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Debt Free Degrees Ensure Career Development at Central Co-op

The cost of living crisis has affected all aspects of life worldwide, and a recent study from Career Ready and Total Jobs showed that 24% of young talent…

3 July 2023

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Central Co-op’s Share of the Profits Distributes £550,000 to Members

Central Co-op has revealed that it has shared out over £550,980 among 136,294 of its Members as a part of its ‘Share of the Profits’ distribution, which is…

27 June 2023

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Central Co-op Reflects on its First Year of Our Malawi Partnership

Our Malawi Partnership launched last year on the 100th International Day of Co-operatives on 2nd July, a trade-aid initiative aiming to sustainably support…

26 June 2023

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Central Co-op Showcases ‘Altogether Different’ Way of Doing Business this Co-op Fortnight

Central Co-op is always keen to collaborate and cooperate with communities and fellow co-ops, and this is why it is embracing the theme of this year’s Co-op…

19 June 2023

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A Brand-New Nursery Is Opening in Wolverhampton

A brand-new purpose-built nursery and pre-school is opening in Lanesfield, Wolverhampton in September 2023 following a £409,000 investment by The…

16 June 2023

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Central Co-op Members Have Saved a Whopping £2.6 million via Member Pricing

Members are at the heart of everything Central Co-op does as a Society, which is why Member pricing was introduced last October, reducing prices on over 50…

12 June 2023

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Show the Love this Father’s Day at Central Co-op

Father’s Day is nearly upon us, on 18th June, and at Central Co-op there are plenty of offers to make fathers and father figures feel special, including…

9 June 2023

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World Ocean Day Makes a Splash at Central Co-op

Central Co-op's purpose is to create a sustainable Society for all, and the continued support of Members allows the Society to invest funds into important…

8 June 2023

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Our Malawi Partnership from Central Co-op Grows its Range Ahead of Co-op Fortnight

With Co-op Fortnight fast approaching on the 19th June to 2nd July, Central Co-op reacts to this year’s theme ‘an altogether different way to do business’…

7 June 2023

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Central Co-op Celebrates Colleagues this Volunteers’ Week

Today marks the start of Volunteers’ Week, running from 1st to 7th June, and Central Co-op is joining in the celebrations by showing the importance of…

2 June 2023

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Central Co-op Starts its Pride Celebrations in Birmingham

Before the start of Pride month in June, Central Co-op has already got involved with the festivities, as this past weekend saw colleagues attend the annual…

1 June 2023

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Central Co-op Celebrates Women to Watch and Role Models for Inclusion

Central Co-op has a culture that both encourages and celebrates Difference Makers across the Society – including annual Difference Maker Awards and ongoing…

26 May 2023

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Get Ready for the Bank Holiday Weekend with Central Co-op

As the sun is shining ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, Central Co-op has plenty of options for those wanting to make the most of the good weather,…

25 May 2023