News & press releases

OurCoop marks International Women’s Day by celebrating the resilience of women farmers in Malawi

OurCoop is marking International Women’s Day 2026 by celebrating the leadership, resilience and achievements of women farmers in Malawi, in a year that the…

4 March 2026

Co-op Travel to Celebrate the Reopening of a New and Improved Lichfield Branch

On Wednesday 25th February, Co-op Travel will be celebrating the reopening of its branch in Lichfield with a special event.

23 February 2026

Historic Desford building brought back to life as OurCoop opens new community store

A new community food store has opened in Desford, with OurCoop unveiling one of its first new stores since forming as a new co-operative society in January…

13 February 2026

Local school children open OurCoop’s first new store in Wavendon

A brand-new community food store has opened its doors in Wavendon, marking the first new store opening for OurCoop, the UK’s newest and largest independent…

13 February 2026

Co-op Travel To Celebrate New Branch in Cheltenham

This Thursday 12th February, Co-op Travel will be celebrating its new branch in Cheltenham with a special event.

9 February 2026

OurCoop pledges 300 new apprenticeships as it marks National Apprenticeship Week 2026

OurCoop, the UK’s largest independent co-operative Society, has today announced one of its first major commitments since forming - a pledge to create 300…

9 February 2026

OurCoop unveils MediaCoop – a new way for partners to connect products, people and everyday moments

MediaCoop gives brands, suppliers and partners a joined-up way to connect with customers across OurCoop’s family of businesses, starting with over 500…

9 February 2026

New Coop Society launches: creating a purpose-led family of businesses

A new co-operative society has launched, bringing together a family of established co-operative businesses to create a stronger, purpose-led organisation…

26 January 2026

Leadership of largest independent co-operative Society confirmed

Elaine Dean elected as President of Transitional Board

9 December 2025

Central Co-op calls for compassion in the classroom with new whitepaper on bereavement education

New report marks one year since parliamentary debate and celebrates breakthrough decision to include grief education in the national curriculum from 2026.

8 December 2025

Central Co-op and Midcounties Co-operative Members approve new Society

Members of the UK’s two largest independent co-operatives have given resounding backing to proposals for Central Co-op and the Midcounties Co-operative to…

3 December 2025

Central Co-op launches 20% student discount for new Black Friday weekend

Central Co-op is giving students even more value this Black Friday with a special 20 per cent discount available across participating stores from 28th…

27 November 2025

Central Co-op Members earn £2.3m ahead of Christmas as new festive rewards go live

Central Co-op is helping Members make their money go further this festive season, with many already earning significant Reward ££s through the Society’s…

18 November 2025

Central Co-op launches £1,000 holiday giveaway and unbeatable Star Deals for November shoppers

Central Co-op is giving Members and colleagues the chance to win a £1,000 Co-op Travel voucher every week throughout November - just in time to plan that…

13 November 2025

Central Co-op Wins ‘Most Impactful Social Community Programme’ at the 2025 Appreciation Awards

Central Co-op is thrilled to announce it has won the Most Impactful Social Community Programme award at the Appreciation Awards 2025, held on 11th November…

13 November 2025