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Behind the scenes glimpse of how Co-op distribution network responded to COVID-19 ​

Behind the scenes glimpse of how Co-op distribution network responded to COVID-19 ​

The ‘phenomenal effort’ of colleagues at Central England Co-op’s distribution hubs has been highlighted as a key part of ensuring local communities continue to have access to vital food and essentials during the Coronavirus pandemic.

14/05/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Co-op says ‘thank you’ to care home staff with donation of 1,000 packages to lift their spirits ​

Co-op says ‘thank you’ to care home staff with donation of 1,000 packages to lift their spirits ​

Central England Co-op has delivered 1,000 ‘thank you’ packages to care home staff across the country to show its appreciation for their efforts helping to tackle Coronavirus on the frontline.

12/05/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Central England Co-op store leads moving rendition of Dame Vera Lynn classic on VE Day anniversary

Dressed in vintage outfits and waving mini union jack flags it was a patriotic scene this morning at a Coop food store in Terrington St Clements as the store led a community sing-a-long to mark the 75th anniversary of VE

08/05/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Erdington Central England Co-op puts on special display to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day

Erdington Central England Co-op puts on special display to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day

Customers visiting a Central England Co-op store in Erdington will be forgiven for thinking they have stepped back in time as it has been transformed to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

04/05/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Central England Co-op supports lifesaving nurses in Birmingham with donation of washable bags

Central England Co-op supports lifesaving nurses in Birmingham with donation of washable bags

Carers on standby to work on the frontline at the NHS Nightingale Hospital in Birmingham have been supported with a special donation from Central England Co-op.

04/05/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Birmingham Co-op colleague uses her sewing expertise to support frontline NHS workers

Birmingham Co-op colleague uses her sewing expertise to support frontline NHS workers

A Birmingham Central England Co-op colleague is using her spare time away from the shopfloor to help make vital clothing for NHS frontline workers.

27/04/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Lichfield community hub project has now helped over 300 people in just four weeks

Lichfield community hub project has now helped over 300 people in just four weeks

A community hub scheme run by Central England Co-op and Lichfield District Council has now helped over 300 people – and is earning rave reviews from across the community.

27/04/2020 | Retailer News | Read More

Co-op donates £50k to support the BBC Big Night In and is asking customers to help make a difference ​

Central England Co-op is throwing its support behind the BBC Big Night In by donating £50,000 and encouraging customers and members to help support and make a difference.

22/04/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Co-op rolls out pioneering community hub project across four areas – helping over 250 people

Co-op rolls out pioneering community hub project across four areas – helping over 250 people

A pioneering scheme aimed at helping the most vulnerable people in the community has been rolled out across four areas by Central England Co-op.

22/04/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Co-op fund awards £50,000 to 29 groups to ensure vital work impacted by COVID-19 continues

Co-op fund awards £50,000 to 29 groups to ensure vital work impacted by COVID-19 continues

Central England Co-op has shared out £50,000 between 29 good causes to ensure they can continue their vital community working during the Coronavirus outbreak.

20/04/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Co-op removes majority of restrictions on products on sale in its stores ​

Co-op removes majority of restrictions on products on sale in its stores ​

Central England Co-op has today (April 17) relaxed the majority of restrictions on products in its stores.

17/04/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Co-op hires 1,000 extra staff and installs 1,000 safety screens as part of Covid-19 response ​

Co-op hires 1,000 extra staff and installs 1,000 safety screens as part of Covid-19 response ​

Central England Co-operative has provided an update on the measures it has put in place to ensure its communities continue to be served.

13/04/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Co-op warns criminals it is ‘not worth the risk’ targeting its stores during this uncertain time

Co-op warns criminals it is ‘not worth the risk’ targeting its stores during this uncertain time

Central England Co-op is warning would-be criminals that it is ‘not worth the risk’ targeting its stores during this uncertain times after boosting security measures to keep colleagues and customers safe.

13/04/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Co-op colleagues issue “I have to leave my home this weekend – you don’t have to” plea this Easter

Co-op colleagues issue “I have to leave my home this weekend – you don’t have to” plea this Easter

Store managers at Central England Co-op have joined pleas for people to stay home unless absolutely necessary this Easter Bank Holiday as they work to provide food and essentials for their communities.

10/04/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Co-op gives all NHS workers 10% discount and priority access to stores

Central England Co-op is today rolling out a 10% discount to all NHS workers to say thank you for their efforts working on the frontline to help tackle the Coronavirus.

07/04/2020 | Brexit, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Community team at Central England Co-op give boost to food stores by serving on shopfloor ​

Community team at Central England Co-op give boost to food stores by serving on shopfloor ​

Central England Co-op’s Membership community team has been swapping the day job and showing the true meaning of co-operation by volunteering to help on the shopfloor to support their communities.

03/04/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Food bank appeal sees 30,000 items donated to help those impacted by coronavirus

Food bank appeal sees 30,000 items donated to help those impacted by coronavirus

Kind-hearted communities have donated over 30,000 items to an urgent food bank appeal in less than two weeks to help those impacted by Coronavirus.

01/04/2020 | Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Dementia UK thanks Central England Co-op for five figure donation as helpline sees sharp rise in calls

Dementia UK thanks Central England Co-op for five figure donation as helpline sees sharp rise in calls

A charity, dedicated to supporting people with dementia and their loved ones, has thanked Central England Co-op for a special donation that has helped it deal with a rise in calls to its Helpline.

31/03/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Central England Co-op issues a call for community volunteers to help those self-isolating

Central England Co-op is asking its members and customers to help people who are self-isolating by becoming one of a growing number of community volunteers.

30/03/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Retired Co-op manager heads back to shopfloor to support local community

Retired Co-op manager heads back to shopfloor to support local community

Colleagues at a Central England Co-op food store in Atherstone have been given a helping hand by a familiar face from the past as they continue to work around the clock to serve the local community.

26/03/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Central England Co-op outlines social distancing measures to keep colleagues and customers safe ​

Central England Co-op outlines social distancing measures to keep colleagues and customers safe ​

Central England Co-op has today asked customers to ‘co-operate’ with its new social distancing measures to help keep each other safe.

25/03/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Food banks reveal what items they need to support those most impacted by the Coronavirus

Food banks reveal what items they need to support those most impacted by the Coronavirus

Central England Co-op has been working with food bank partners to showcase what items are needed to support people during these uncertain times.

24/03/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Co-op asks for colleagues to be treated with care, compassion and respect in wake of Coronavirus ​

Central England Co-op has issued a plea to customers to show ‘care, compassion and respect’ to its colleagues as they work around the clock to serve their communities.

20/03/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Central England Co-op invests nearly £12 million in new stores, funeral homes and refits during 2019

Central England Co-op invests nearly £12 million in new stores, funeral homes and refits during 2019

Throughout the year the Society has opened 10 new food stores and two new funeral booking offices as well as relaunching six funeral homes and nine convenience stores.

02/01/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Co-op Christmas Toybox Appeal collects 12,000 presents to hand out to children this festive season ​

Co-op Christmas Toybox Appeal collects 12,000 presents to hand out to children this festive season ​

Central England Co-op customers and members got into the festive spirit by donating over 12,000 presents and stocking fillers as part of the retailer’s first ever Christmas Toybox Appeal.

17/12/2019 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
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