News & press releases

New green space for local community launches in Northamptonshire funded by carrier bags

A Northamptonshire community now has a brand new green space for locals to enjoy as part of project led by Central England Co-op and funded by purchases of…

30 April 2022

Central England Co-op volunteers help to provide hundreds of meals to help fight Easter holiday hunger in Leicester

Central England Co-op has finished a fortnight of support for a vital project in Leicester ensuring at risk youngsters were fed and able to keep active…

28 April 2022

Central England Co-op is looking for up to 19 new colleagues for new community food store coming soon to Yorkshire town

A new Central England Co-op Food Store is set to open its doors in South Yorkshire and the retailer is on the lookout for new colleagues to join the team…

27 April 2022

Central England Co-op reinforces zero tolerance message after shocking and violent incident in West Bromwich store over the Easter weekend sees a colleague attacked

Central England Co-op has reaffirmed its message that violence and aggression towards staff will ‘not be tolerated’ after a colleague was attacked by two…

22 April 2022

Young carers in Derbyshire celebrated at special Easter holiday event at Chesterfield Football Club

A special event has been held to celebrate young carers in Derbyshire and thank them for the selfless work they have done to care for loved ones,…

20 April 2022

The Midcounties Co-operative Appoints Peter Kelly as Chief Financial Officer

The Midcounties Co-operative, one of the largest independent co-operative societies in the UK, with over 700,000 members and almost 8,000 colleagues, has…

14 April 2022

Special blue plaque unveiled at Ripley supermarket to mark the town’s historic links to the co-operative movement

A ceremony has been held at Ripley’s Central England Co-op to unveil a special blue plaque which celebrates the town’s historic links to the co-operative…

13 April 2022

New Central England Co-op research on Easter buying habits revealed ahead of this year’s event

New research from Central England Co-op has offered an insight into the shopping habits of customers ahead of this year’s Easter celebrations.

11 April 2022

Central England Co-op launches Easter appeal to support food banks faced with increasing demand

Central England Co-op is launching an Easter appeal to help boost the stocks of food banks in its communities as the cost-of-living crisis sends demand for…

6 April 2022

Service held as vital extension to Leicestershire cemetery opens with support from Central England Co-op

A special dedication service has been held for an extension to a Leicestershire cemetery which will ensure it will continue to provide for the community for…

6 April 2022

Central England Co-op distribution centre delivers more Easter eggs than ever before to meet customer demand

Central England Co-op colleagues have been working around the clock to ensure shelves are stocked full of chocolate treats in time for Easter with record…

31 March 2022

Central England Co-op reinforces zero tolerance message after shocking and violent incident in Birmingham store leaves colleague with broken ribs

Central England Co-op has reaffirmed its message that violence and aggression towards staff will ‘not be tolerated’ after a colleague was left with broken…

23 March 2022

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

New research from Central England Co-op has offered an insight into the shopping habits of customers ahead of Mother’s Day and shows the impact lockdown had…

22 March 2022

Second Northamptonshire Co-op this year receiving major investment to create completely new look

A second Central England Co-op in Northamptonshire this year is currently being transformed with a major investment to create a more modern and sustainable…

21 March 2022

Central England Co-op reinforces zero tolerance message after shoplifter punches shopworker in Birmingham store

Central England Co-op has reaffirmed its message that violence and aggression towards staff will ‘not be tolerated’ after a colleague was assaulted by a…

18 March 2022