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Central England Co-op celebrates almost 2,000 years of colleague long service at special celebration event

A special celebration event has been held to recognise 56 Central England Co-op (CEC) colleagues who were honoured for a combined 1,940 years of long service.

20 July 2022

Central England Co-op Chief Executive Debbie Robinson awarded honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University

The Chief Executive of one of the largest retail co-operative societies has been presented with an honorary doctorate by Birmingham City University (BCU)…

20 July 2022

Central England Co-op partners with The Original Factory Shop in Cambridgeshire town creating nine new jobs

Central England Co-op has enhanced its offering to its loyal customers and members at its St Ives food store after partnering with the UK’s leading local,…

19 July 2022

Colleagues From The Midcounties Co-operative Raise Vital Funds for Local Youth Charity

Colleagues from The Midcounties Co-operative have taken part in a sponsored walk to help raise more than £2,000 for local charity partner, the Aston Project.

11 July 2022

Major investment by Central England Co-op brings a brand new look to Leicester food store

A Central England Co-op shop in Leicester has been transformed with a significant investment giving a boost to the local community.

4 July 2022

Midcounties Commits to Helping Members Live Ethically Everyday

The Midcounties Co-operative is making it easier to live ethically every day by offering its members a 10% discount on all Fairtrade products across its 230…

1 July 2022

The Midcounties Co-operative Invests £1.2 Million in North East Nurseries

The Midcounties Co-operative has announced it is investing almost £1.2 million in redeveloping its six nurseries across the North East.

1 July 2022

Central England Co-op members rewarded for their loyalty with share of £537,000 payout

Central England Co-op (CEC) can today reveal that it has shared out over £537,000 among its members as a reward for their loyalty.

28 June 2022

Central England Co-op extends roll out of body cams in an effort to keep colleagues and customers safe

Central England Co-op (CEC) is rolling out colleague body cameras to a further 38 stores after an initial roll out proved successful in the retailer’s…

27 June 2022

The Midcounties Co-operative Donates Almost £2,000 to Local Cancer Charity

UCARE has received a £1,900 donation from The Midcounties Co-operative to help fund health and wellbeing sessions for disadvantaged young people.

24 June 2022

New Central England Co-op research on Father’s Day purchases revealed ahead of this year’s event

New research from Central England Co-op (CEC) has offered an insight into the shopping habits of customers ahead of Father’s Day and shows some interesting…

15 June 2022

Central England Co-op is looking for up to 20 new colleagues for new community food store coming soon to Wolverhampton Railway Station

A new Central England Co-op Food Store is set to open its doors at Wolverhampton’s revamped railway station and the retailer is on the lookout for new…

14 June 2022

Central England Co-op data reveals what its Jubilee weekend shoppers were putting in their baskets

Trifle, scones, jam, and prosecco were among the top items that Central England Co-op (CEC) shoppers were putting in their baskets as they celebrated the…

9 June 2022

Rock fans heading to Download Festival can refresh and refuel at Central England Co-op

Music lovers heading to Download Festival this weekend can enjoy everything from a cheap breakfast to free toilet facilities thanks to Central England Co-op.