News & press releases

From Rochdale Pioneers to Global Impact: Celebrating 180 Years of Co-operation with New Development Fund

Rochdale’s historic Toad Lane – the birthplace of the co-operative movement – marked 180 years of co-operation on Saturday, 21 December, with the launch of…

23 December 2024

Central Co-op launches memorialisation gift range website

Central Co-op is proud to announce the launch of its new website shop, now available for the purchase of a range of memorialisation gifts - making it the…

17 December 2024

Central Co-op launches Grounded Therapy trial for funeral colleagues

Central Co-op is proud to announce the launch of a three-month trial partnership with Grounded Therapy, an innovative digital mental health platform…

9 December 2024

Win big and save big with Central Co-op’s ‘shop to win’ Christmas competition

The season of giving is here, and Central Co-op is spreading festive cheer with an exciting opportunity to win big this Christmas!

3 December 2024

The Midcounties Co-operative To Open New Local Store in Berkeley With Golden Ticket Prizes for the First 50 Shoppers

The Midcounties Co-operative will be opening a brand-new local Co-op store at 9am on Thursday 5th December in Berkeley, Gloucestershire.

27 November 2024

Central Co-op rescues one million items from waste with Olio

Central Co-op, in partnership with food sharing app, Olio, has rescued an incredible one million items of surplus food from going to waste since the…

25 November 2024

Central Co-op raises £2.5 million for Dementia UK

Central Co-op is proud to announce that its seven-year partnership with Dementia UK has raised over £2.5 million, significantly contributing to the…

13 November 2024

The Christmas Toy Appeal is coming to your local Central Co-op shop

The season of goodwill is nearly upon us and so is Central Co-op’s much-loved Christmas Toy Appeal. From the 11th of November through to the 6th of…

11 November 2024

Central Co-op enters festive season with confidence

As a Society owned by its Members, Central Co-op remains committed to supporting its customers and Members. Whether visiting a convenience store for…

8 November 2024

Central Co-op’s Sarah Dickins wins Most Inclusive Chief People Officer in Retail at InclusionIn Awards

Central Co-op’s Sarah Dickins has been crowned the "Most Inclusive Chief People Officer in Retail" accolade at the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)…

7 November 2024

Markfield’s Central Co-op celebrates 155 years of community service with historical exhibition

This November marks a milestone for the Central Co-op shop in Markfield, which celebrates an incredible 155 years of service to the local community. To…

5 November 2024

Central Co-op and Streethay Primary School join forces to support secondary education in Malawi

This summer, in partnership with Central Co-op, Streethay Primary School in Lichfield took part in the 90kg Rice Challenge to help give families in Malawi…

30 October 2024

Central Co-op joins humanitarian appeal for the Middle East

United with the wider co-operative movement, Central Co-op is supporting an urgent Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Middle East Humanitarian Appeal to…

28 October 2024

Central Co-op grows Planting Promise to support reforestation in Malawi

Central Co-op is combining its successful Planting Promise initiative into its Our Malawi Partnership to help support environmental and trading capacity in…

21 October 2024

Chosen by Members: Central Co-op launches partnership with Samaritans on World Mental Health Day

Central Co-op proudly kicked off its new charity partnership with Samaritans on World Mental Health Day, 10th October, with an inspiring launch event at its…

14 October 2024