News & press releases

Dying Matters Week: Every Life, Every Culture, Every Goodbye

In an industry built on respect and dignity, cultural sensitivity isn’t just good practice, it’s an essential part of the job. This is something Kiran…

7 May 2025

Your Co-op Travel and Travelex Partner To Launch Next Day Delivery Service for Travel Money

Your Co-op Travel and Travelex, a global leader in foreign exchange, have partnered to offer Your Co-op Travel customers and travel agents enhanced access…

7 May 2025

Central Co-op opens new store at Botany Bay Business Park with golden ticket excitement

Central Co-op has officially opened the doors to its brand-new store at Botany Bay Business Park in Chorley, bringing a fresh, community-focused shopping…

6 May 2025

Win free lunch for a whole year with Central Co-op

Central Co-op is serving up something special this May with an exciting new competition giving one lucky Member and one lucky colleague the chance to win…

1 May 2025

The Midcounties Co-operative Helps Launch 31 New Co-ops as Part of Flagship Pledge

The Midcounties Co-operative has reached a major milestone in its flagship pledge to grow the co-operative economy.

28 April 2025

The Midcounties Co-operative Installs Life Saving Defibrillators at Three Oxford Food Stores in Partnership With the Community Heartbeat Trust

The Midcounties Co-operative has installed three new defibrillators in food stores across Oxford as part of its partnership with the Community Heartbeat…

28 April 2025

Empowering Futures: The Midcounties Co-operative Supports Over 55 Individuals Through Inclusive Employment Initiatives

The Midcounties Co-operative has supported more than 55 individuals over the last 12 months through its continued focus on employability support with…

25 April 2025

Central Co-op publishes 2025 annual report: A year of investment for a sustainable future

Central Co-op has today published its 2025 Annual Report and Accounts, reporting a trading contribution of £8.1 million - delivered alongside significant…

23 April 2025

How the Midcounties Co-operative Is Putting Communities at the Heart of a Greener Future

As the world unites behind the 2025 Earth Day theme Our Power, Our Planet, The Midcounties Co-operative is demonstrating how the co-operative model can help…

22 April 2025

Central Co-op supports DEC Myanmar Earthquake Appeal with £10,000 donation

Central Co-op has joined the UK co-operative movement in backing the Disasters Emergency Committee’s (DEC) Myanmar Earthquake Appeal, providing vital…

17 April 2025

Central Co-op opens new store in Thornton Cleveleys with golden ticket excitement

Central Co-op has officially opened its brand new store in Thornton-Cleveleys, bringing excitement, modern convenience and a strong sustainability focus to…

16 April 2025

Central Co-op offers a transactional website for purchasing unattended funerals online

Central Co-op has today launched a pioneering new website that allows customers to book and purchase an unattended funeral online, designed for those who…

7 April 2025

Midcounties Board elects new President - Irene Kirkman

The Midcounties Co-operative has announced that Irene Kirkman has been elected as President of the Society. Irene takes on the role from Heather Richardson,…

4 April 2025

Five UK co-operatives and RWE sign PPA to supply renewable energy across over 400 locations

Central Co-op has led a landmark 10-year corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with RWE, working in partnership with four other independent co-operative…

1 April 2025

Aspire to More: Oxford Employment Programme Offering Real Work Experience Opens Applications

A local employability programme run in partnership by Aspire Oxfordshire and The Midcounties Co-operative, has opened applications for its 2025 cohort, with…

25 March 2025