News & press releases

A Special 75,000th Home Delivery

Another proud milestone for our society, as we reach 75,000 Home Deliveries to the most in need within our local communities.

17 September 2020

Brand-New Your Co-op Food Store Opens in Stewartby Following Half a Million Pound Investment

A new Your Co-op Food store has opened its doors in Stewartby today (Thursday, 17th September), following a £500,000 investment from The Midcounties…

17 September 2020

Co-op Childcare Welcomes Hundreds of New Families to Record-Breaking Post-Lockdown Open Day

Co-op Childcare opened its nurseries to hundreds of new families at a record-breaking open day at the weekend, which saw demand for places leap as parents…

17 September 2020

The Midcounties Co-operative Secures Record Sales Thanks to Partnerships with its Local Suppliers

The Midcounties Co-operative has reported record sales of locally-made goods after the Society took steps to support local suppliers at the height of the…

10 September 2020

Cal Uses Paddle Power to Protest Plastic Pollution on Epic River Severn Expedition

Environmental activist, Cal Major, is paddling along the UK’s longest river to raise awareness of plastic pollution in British waterways, with support from…

9 September 2020

Stretton food store gets fresh new look with £95k makeover after proving a lifeline to community during pandemic

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

8 September 2020

The Midcounties Co-operative Secures Partnership with WWF

WWF (Worldwide Fund for Nature) has chosen The Phone Co-op, owned by The Midcounties Co-operative, as a strategic partner thanks to the Society’s…

7 September 2020

We've been awarded Responsible Business Champion 2020 by BITC!

We are delighted to announce we have been successfully awarded the accolade of ‘Responsible Business Champion 2020’ as part of Business in the Community’s…

1 September 2020

Nottingham food store gets fresh new look with £95k makeover after proving a lifeline to community

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

25 August 2020

From dairy worker to store manager Colin co-operates his way to 40 years of loyal service

A food store manager who began his Co-op career bottling milk at a Derbyshire dairy has been recognised after reaching 40 years of service.

21 August 2020

Details of car park overhaul outlined as part of £3 million Boley Park investment

Central England Co-op has outlined plans for the major redevelopment of the car park at its Boley Park Food Store to help minimise impact for customers.

17 August 2020

We have now reached 70,000 Home Deliveries!

We're delighted to announce that we've now hit 70,000 Home Deliveries of essential food supplies to our most vulnerable in the community!

17 August 2020

Commemorating the 75th Anniversary Victory Over Japan (VJ) Day

Even though VE Day marked the end of the war in Europe in May 1945, a number of Armed Forces soldiers were still actively involved in the Far East. Many…

15 August 2020

The Midcounties Co-operative Makes Senior Appointments to Strengthen Member Engagement and Omni-Channel Experience

The Midcounties Co-operative, one of the UK’s largest independent consumer co-operatives, has appointed Alison Bain as Chief Marketing Officer for the…

14 August 2020

International Youth Day 2020 – Global Action

Hi there, my name is James Eales and I am the Young Co-operators Network Co-ordinator for the Society. Today it's International Youth Day and I encourage…

12 August 2020