News & press releases

Central England Co-op makes move into Robotic Process Automation (RPA) bringing significant benefits

Retailer Central England Co-op is reaping the benefits of introducing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology into its day-to-day work helping it to…

15 October 2021

MP condemns attack on Loughborough shopworker and gives support to retailers’ zero tolerance campaign

A Leicestershire MP has condemned a violent incident which left a shopworker requiring surgery after a shoplifter punched them in the face in a shocking attack.

15 October 2021

The Midcounties Co-operative New Cheltenham Nursery Opens

The Midcounties Co-operative has officially opened the doors to its brand new purpose-built Little Pioneers nursery in Cheltenham with a family fun day…

15 October 2021

Central England Co-op reinforces zero tolerance crime campaign after violent incident at Loughborough store sees colleague attacked

Central England Co-op has reaffirmed its campaign calling for better protection for shopworkers after a colleague was punched in the face and left requiring…

12 October 2021

Stafford food store’s fresh new look after £100k makeover welcomed by colleagues and community

A community food store in Stafford where colleagues have been going above and beyond to support locals during these uncertain times has been given a fresh…

12 October 2021

Colleagues From the Midcounties Co-operative Take to the Skies

Six colleagues from Your Co-op Food stores across the Forest of Dean region have taken to the skies to raise money for Gloucestershire Young Carers.

12 October 2021

Your Co-op Energy, in partnership with Octopus Electric Vehicles, launches an Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing scheme - driving the way forward for eco-conscious businesses and achieving tax savings of up to 40%

Your Co-op Energy, part of The Midcounties Co-operative, has launched a new electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme in partnership with Octopus Electric…

11 October 2021

Central England Co-op shoppers can help create green spaces in their communities by picking up a special ghost pumpkin in store this Halloween

Central England Co-op is asking shoppers to back its Halloween campaign by picking up a special white ghost pumpkin for their celebrations and help support…

8 October 2021

West Birmingham food store’s fresh new look after £48k makeover welcomed by colleagues and community

A community food store in west Birmingham where colleagues have been going above and beyond to support locals during these uncertain times has been given a…

8 October 2021

Winners of inaugural Central England Co-op Young Co-operator Awards revealed

Amazing young people who have gone above and beyond for their local community during the last year have scooped a wide range of honours at the first ever…

6 October 2021

The Midcounties Co-operative Donation Helps Mental Health Charity To Promote Healthy Eating

Oxfordshire mental health charity, Bridewell Gardens, has installed a new vegetable patch to help promote the benefits of healthy eating thanks to a…

4 October 2021

Central England Co-op offers fuel to support Blue Light workers at petrol filling stations

Retailer Central England Co-op has announced it will continue to ringfence supplies of fuel for emergency workers at their petrol stations to support vital…

29 September 2021

Central England Co-op rolls out body cams to over 50 stores in an effort to keep colleagues and customers safe

Central England Co-op is rolling out colleague body cameras to over 50 stores following a successful trial designed to keep staff safe and help drive down…

29 September 2021

Lichfield retailer to take on the likes of Harrods at prestigious design awards after Boley Park concept store receives double nomination

Lichfield-based Central England Co-op’s flagship Boley Park store has been recognised for its new design with two nominations at the 2021 Creative Retail…

27 September 2021

The Midcounties Co-operative and Aspire Launch Hub To Drive Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Oxfordshire

The Midcounties Co-operative has launched a brand-new enterprise hub at its Your Co-op Food store in Cowley in partnership with the local employment…

24 September 2021