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The latest news, press releases, and stories from across OurCoop

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Lichfield retailer achieves prestigious award nomination for transformation of flagship Boley Park store

Lichfield-based Central England Co-op’s flagship Boley Park store has again been recognised for its transformation with a nomination at one of the retail…

18 March 2022

Yorkshire community champion and inspirational food store manager Tom shortlisted for prestigious retail award

A Yorkshire food store manager described as an ‘inspiring leader’ has been recognised with a nomination for the Store Hero award at a prestigious national…

18 March 2022

Major investment set to transform Leicestershire food store with completely new look

A Central England Co-op in Leicestershire is currently being transformed with a major investment to create a more modern and sustainable food store for the…

11 March 2022

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New £500,000 Your Co-op Food Store Opens in Leighton Buzzard

A brand-new Your Co-op Food store has opened its doors today Thursday 10th March, located in Leighton Buzzard.

10 March 2022

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Your Co-op Energy Calls on People to Join the Green Community Power Revolution

PowerShare will be the first community initiative in the UK to allow people to directly invest in renewable community power projects and receive a financial…

10 March 2022

Cambridgeshire food store brings community together with day of health, fitness and family fun

A Central England Co-op food store in St Ives was a hive of activity during a free community health day which not only saw free health checks but also a…

7 March 2022

Shocking scale of food waste to be brought to life as giant sculptures installed at Central England Co-op store in Lichfield

Shoppers visiting Central England Co-op’s flagship food store in Lichfield next week will be met by three giant sculptures of the UK’s most wasted food…

2 March 2022

Major investment set to create completely new look for Yorkshire food store including new sustainable space for local community

A Central England Co-op in South Yorkshire is being transformed with new features including an innovative sustainable space set to deliver lasting benefits…

28 February 2022

Central England Co-op partners with food delivery app Just Eat to provide even more options for shoppers

Central England Co-op has entered into a partnership with Just Eat as it continues to provide convenient options for its customers and members to receive…

24 February 2022

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Two New Your Co-op Food Stores To Open in Wokingham Following a £1.1 Million Investment

The Midcounties Co-operative is set to open two brand-new Your Co-op Food stores in Wokingham following a total investment of over £1.1 million.

24 February 2022

Research reveals Central England Co-op shoppers went flippin’ crazy for Pancake Day last year to lift lockdown gloom

Millions of people are expected to dig out the frying pan again next week with some pancake flipping fun after new research reveals the pandemic sparked a…

23 February 2022

Central England Co-op partners with The Original Factory Shop in boost to Erdington town centre creating 10 new jobs

Central England Co-op has enhanced its offering to its loyal customers and members at its Erdington Supermarket after partnering with the UK’s leading…

22 February 2022

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

A Central England Co-op shop in a Leicestershire town has been transformed with a six-figure investment giving a boost to the local community.

18 February 2022

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New £500,000 Your Co-op Food Store Opens in Twigworth

A brand-new Your Co-op Food store has opened its doors on Thursday 17th February, located in Twigworth.

18 February 2022

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New Your Co-op Food Store Opens in Blythe Valley Park

A brand-new Your Co-op Food store has opened its doors today (Thursday 10th February), located on Blythe Valley Park in Solihull.

17 February 2022