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Launch date confirmed for new coffee shop at Central England Co-op’s new flagship site in Lichfield
Posted by James Brindle | 06/04/2021 | Category: Corporate
New Insomnia Coffee Company shop at Lichfield Central England Co-op to open on Friday, 16 April.
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Central England Co-operative officially opens its new store to support the community in Eastwood
Posted by James Brindle | 27/11/2020 | Category: Corporate
Ribbon cut on new store in Eastwood after £300,000 investment.
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Central England Co-op reveals opening date and first look of new food store in North Warwickshire
Posted by James Brindle | 27/11/2020 | Category: Corporate
The new Grendon Central England Co-op is opening in a former public house off the A5.
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Central England Co-op reveals first look of new food store in Eastwood ahead of launch
Posted by James Brindle | 19/11/2020 | Category: Corporate
Images show progress of new Central England Co-op food store in Nottingham Road.
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We are backing the National Respect for Shopworkers Week campaign
Posted by Rob Smyth | 16/11/2020 | Category: Corporate
Central England Co-op supports National Respect for Shopworkers Week
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We sign up to ambitious plan to decarbonise the retail industry
Posted by Rob Smyth | 10/11/2020 | Category: Corporate
Central England Co-op joins forces with 60 other retailers to back British Retail Consortium (BRC) Climate Action Roadmap.
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Central England Co-op reveals opening date and first look of new food store in Norfolk town
Posted by James Brindle | 06/11/2020 | Category: Corporate
The new Reepham Central England Co-op Food Store opens later this month.
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Co-op customers can help tackle food poverty with their shopping this Christmas as part of special charity campaign
Posted by James Brindle | 05/11/2020 | Category: Corporate
Throughout December, any purchase made in Central England Co-op's food stores of products from its Irresistible range will see it donate five per cent from the sale of each product to FareShare Midlands.
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We have launched our autumn/winter crime crackdown by telling would-be criminals ‘it is not worth the risk’ to target our colleagues and stores
Posted by Rob Smyth | 14/10/2020 | Category: Corporate
Criminals have been told ‘it is not worth the risk’ targeting Central England Co-op stores this autumn and winter following a roll-out of new measures.
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Interim results showcase how we have been leading the way for our members and local communities
Posted by Rob Smyth | 13/10/2020 | Category: Corporate
Our interim results showcase how we have been leading the way for our members and local communities during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Central England Co-operative officially opens its new store to support the community in Norwich - creating 20 new jobs
Posted by James Brindle | 10/09/2020 | Category: Corporate
The new Central England Co-op food store in Sprowston, Norwich has opened its doors creating 20 new jobs.
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Central England Co-op reveals opening date and first look of new food store in Norwich
Posted by James Brindle | 01/09/2020 | Category: Corporate
The opening date for the new Central England Co-op in Norwich has been revealed, as well as a first look behind the scenes.
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Coffee chain’s first Derbyshire outlet launches at Central England Co-op store following £620,000 project
Posted by James Brindle | 28/08/2020 | Category: Corporate
Central England Co-op's Littleover store is now home to a brand new coffee shop.
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MP leading fight to better protect shop staff backs our ‘zero tolerance’ plea
Posted by Rob Smyth | 11/08/2020 | Category: Corporate
Alex Norris supports our colleagues and campaigning efforts
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Nottinghamshire food store gets fresh new look with £100k makeover complete with artwork created by local schoolchildren
Posted by James Brindle | 11/08/2020 | Category: Corporate
A refreshed shopfront is among the changes at the Skegby Road Food Store including artwork provided by a local school.
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Grab a free cuppa at village food store as it celebrates new look after £86k makeover
Posted by James Brindle | 11/08/2020 | Category: Corporate
Central England Co-op's Bramcote Lane Food Store has been transformed following a £86,000 makeover
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Central England Co-op offers new range of fun and colourful reusable face coverings for kids
Posted by James Brindle | 10/08/2020 | Category: Corporate
Children's Face Coverings now available in Central England Co-op stores to meet demand.
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Work set to begin on £3 million transformation of Boley Park Food Store in Lichfield
Posted by Rob Smyth | 03/08/2020 | Category: Corporate
Plans unveiled for new-look superstore
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We are urging the Government to do more to protect shop workers following three shocking attacks on colleagues
Posted by Rob Smyth | 23/07/2020 | Category: Corporate
Three incidents have prompted calls for more protection for shop workers.
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Central England Co-operative officially opens its new store to support the community in Doncaster - creating 14 new jobs
Posted by James Brindle | 03/07/2020 | Category: Corporate
Take a look at our new Barnby Dun community store which is now open.
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Central England Co-op reveals opening date and first look at new food store in Nottingham
Posted by James Brindle | 08/05/2020 | Category: Corporate
Take a look at some images of our new Beeston food store ahead of its launch.
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First new store of 2020 opens in Leicestershire following £1.5 million investment
Posted by Rob Smyth | 13/03/2020 | Category: Corporate
Schoolchildren help cut the ribbon at new Oak Tree Corner community food store.
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We are supporting a pioneering scheme to turn around the lives of prolific offenders in Birmingham
Posted by Rob Smyth | 22/01/2020 | Category: Corporate
We are proud to work with West Midlands Police to help turn around the lives of James and Paul.
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Christmas and New Year results success sees Central England Co-op bucking the industry trend
Posted by Rob Smyth | 16/01/2020 | Category: Corporate
Thanks to customers, members and colleagues for helping us have a great Christmas and New Year.
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We invested nearly £12 million in new stores, funeral homes and refits during 2019
Posted by Rob Smyth | 01/01/2020 | Category: Corporate
We opened everything from new stores to funeral booking offices during 2019.
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First look at planned £3 million investment to create flagship Lichfield store
Posted by Rob Smyth | 09/12/2019 | Category: Corporate
This image showcases how our planned investment in Boley Park may look like.
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We are launching a new campaign calling for an end of violence and aggression towards colleagues
Posted by Rob Smyth | 18/11/2019 | Category: Corporate
New campaign links up with local police forces to tackle issue in our stores and protect colleagues.
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Central England Co-op reveals opening date and first look behind the scenes of its new Food Store in Tamworth
Posted by James Brindle | 18/11/2019 | Category: Corporate
These first look images give a behind the scenes glimpse at our new Tamworth Food Store as its opening date is revealed.
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Central England Co-op reveals opening date and first look behind the scenes of its new Food Store in Lowestoft
Posted by James Brindle | 31/10/2019 | Category: Corporate
New images give a behind the scenes look at our new Lowestoft Food Store as its opening date is revealed.
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Central England Co-op reveals opening date and first look behind the scenes of its new Food Store in Belper
Posted by James Brindle | 22/10/2019 | Category: Corporate
New images give a behind the scenes look at our new Openwoodgate Food Store as its opening date is revealed.
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Central England Co-op half year results show rise in sales despite challenging retail market
Posted by Rob Smyth | 20/09/2019 | Category: Corporate
Rise in sales boosted by investment in new sites and Travel Shop network
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Cutting-edge short films show impact on young people supporting family members who have dementia
Posted by Rob Smyth | 15/05/2019 | Category: Corporate
We have teamed up with Dementia UK to produce a series of powerful films showcasing young people talking about helping relatives with dementia.
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We have been shortlisted for Leading Co-operative of the Year 2019 award
Posted by Rob Smyth | 07/05/2019 | Category: Corporate
Help us win the top gong at the Co-operative of the Year Awards 2019
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Increased sales and trading profit drive Central England Co-operative’s work to support local communities
Posted by Rob Smyth | 29/03/2019 | Category: Corporate
We are proud of our latest annual results.
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Female leaders from the world of Co-ops met ahead of International Women’s Day at special event
Posted by Rob Smyth | 07/03/2019 | Category: Corporate
Harvest Fields Centre, in Sutton Coldfield, played host to the event.
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Central England Co-op welcomes new Chief Executive Debbie Robinson
Posted by Rob Smyth | 04/03/2019 | Category: Corporate
Debbie joins from her role as UK Managing Director at SPAR UK.
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Launch of exciting bursary with Birmingham City University aimed at boosting skills such as maths and science
Posted by Rob Smyth | 25/02/2019 | Category: Corporate
Students will now have the chance to forge careers in areas such as IT, digital, science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
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Our half year results show strong financial performance and growth
Posted by Rob Smyth | 21/09/2018 | Category: Corporate
Strong sales and investment help Society enjoy good first half of 2018
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Our food waste project is set to be rolled out across all shops following successful pilot
Posted by Rob Smyth | 15/06/2018 | Category: Corporate
Find out more about our work with FareShare East Midlands
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Central England Co-op celebrates hitting five star milestone in responsible business ranking
Posted by Rob Smyth | 23/04/2018 | Category: Corporate
Central England Co-operative is celebrating being awarded the maximum five stars out of five in Business in the Community’s 2018 Corporate Responsibility Index (CR Index). This result means that in the space of just two years the dedication and hard work of colleagues from across the Society has contributed to its rating leaping from 2.5 stars to five. Central England Co-op’s overall score of 99 per cent has jumped from 87 per cent in 2016 and 98 per cent last year.
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Ambitious project helps cut food waste and create over 5,000 meals for people in need
Posted by Rob Smyth | 17/04/2018 | Category: Corporate
Society teams up with FareShare to tackle issue of food waste.
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Rise in sales and profits help the Society continue to make a difference in the community
Posted by Rob Smyth | 12/04/2018 | Category: Corporate
Gross sales and operating profit were up compared to the previous year despite the Society operating in a challenging and highly competitive trading environment.
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We are celebrating being awarded five star responsible business rating
Posted by Rob Smyth | 05/03/2018 | Category: Corporate
We have scored five out of five in Business in the Community’s 2018 Corporate Responsibility Index (CR Index)
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Central England Co-op invests over £15 million to boost experience for customers
Posted by Rob Smyth | 02/01/2018 | Category: Corporate
The major development programme has seen individual areas such as Leicestershire and Derbyshire receive over £2 million in investment, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire over £1.5 million and nearly £1 million in Cambridgeshire.
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Milestone week for Society as we open and relaunch six new stores and a new funeral home
Posted by Rob Smyth | 29/05/2017 | Category: Corporate
Six new or revamped food stores and a new funeral home reopened in the space of a week
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Our new look website
Posted by Nathan Lloyd | 03/05/2017 | Category: Corporate
Welcome to our new look website with an improved customer experience.
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Responsible Business Week 24-28 April, 2017 - The Marketplace
Posted by Heather Clapton | 28/04/2017 | Category: Corporate
The Marketplace Workgroup, chaired by Louise McFadzean, Head of Finance has worked hard over the last 12 months to increase the flexibility our supplier relationship holders have to negotiate with and pay our smaller suppliers.
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Responsible Business Week 24-28 April, Retailing and the Environment – Responsible & Sustainable
Posted by Heather Clapton | 27/04/2017 | Category: Corporate
Why is sustainability and energy efficiency important for the future? Retailers will inevitably face sustainability and environmental requirements set by government in the coming years, driving the necessity for innovation and investment. Our current environmental targets indicate a 35% carbon reduction by 2018 along with specific targets for water use, waste outputs, increased local suppliers and investing back into our local communities.
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Responsible Business Week 24-28 April - Time To Change - Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace
Posted by Heather Clapton | 26/04/2017 | Category: Corporate
Central England Co-operative has signed a pledge to break the silence around mental health for all its colleagues.
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Responsible Business Week 24-28 April, 2017 - Corporate Responsibility Index
Posted by Heather Clapton | 24/04/2017 | Category: Corporate
Central England Co-operative’s commitment to Corporate Responsibility resulted in a raft of successes including a leap from 2.5 stars to 4.5 stars on the BITC CR Index.
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Time to Change - we pledge to raise awareness about mental health
Posted by Rob Smyth | 24/03/2017 | Category: Corporate
Central England Co-operative has vowed to break the silence around mental health by signing the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
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Leading Brilliance Awards - celebrating our stars
Posted by Jo Baldock | 18/10/2016 | Category: Corporate
Delighted to recognise our star performers at the recent Leading Brilliance Awards.
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Helping budding mechanics fulfil their dreams
Posted by Jo Baldock | 23/05/2016 | Category: Corporate
Budding mechanics at Stephenson College in Leicestershire will find it easier to get a foot on the career ladder after taking delivery of two heavy goods vehicles donated by Central England Co-operative.
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Why vote for us
Posted by Jo Baldock | 22/05/2016 | Category: Corporate
One of the UK’s largest independent retail societies, Central England Co-operative is a huge sector success story. With over 430 outlets, from the heart of England to its eastern shore, our continued growth in retail food and funeral services is built on a strong ethical philosophy which is breaking new ground.
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Bloom - A recipe for Healthy Living
Posted by Nathan Lloyd | 07/04/2016 | Category: Corporate
This March we launched Bloom, a health and wellbeing programme focused on helping you to feel great.
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Central England Co-operative - Interim Report Film 2015
Posted by Nathan Lloyd | 20/10/2015 | Category: Corporate
Watch the video of our interim report 2015
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Join us in celebrating Co-operatives Fortnight
Posted by Nathan Lloyd | 18/06/2015 | Category: Corporate
Details on Co-operatives Fortnight runs from 20th June to 4th July
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Central England Co-operative’s electrical sales event
Posted by David Thompson | 19/04/2015 | Category: Corporate
Starting this month, Central England Co-operative will be holding a big electrical clearance event in selected stores.
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Explore our job opportunities with Co-opportunities
Posted by Dan Poole | 20/02/2015 | Category: Corporate
We are pleased to announce a new feature on our recently launched careers website, now making it even easier and convenient for you to discover all of our latest vacancies in one simple click.
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Store Launches Page Launched
Posted by David Thompson | 05/11/2014 | Category: Corporate
Central England Co-operative is happy to announce it’s now easier than ever to find out everything you need to know about your new upcoming stores and any planned refurbishments to enhance your shopping experience with us.
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New Careers Website
Posted by Dan Poole | 30/10/2014 | Category: Corporate
Central England Co-operative is pleased to announce the launch of our brand new and improved careers website www.cecjobs.coop, now featuring a helpful CV builder and more.
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Pick of the crop - Eat locally, seasonally and healthily!
Posted by Nathan Lloyd | 18/07/2014 | Category: Corporate
Join us today to try something new, seasonal, local and healthy!
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Corporate Responsibility - What are we doing?
Posted by Maryann Denfhy | 10/07/2014 | Category: Corporate
Find out how Central England Co-op are making a difference today for a better tomorrow.
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The 100 wackiest Cat & Dog Pet Names – Part 2 (Dogs)
Posted by Nathan Lloyd | 09/06/2014 | Category: Corporate
In this second part, we look at the 50 strangest dog names from around the globe.
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Co-operation amongst co-operatives
Posted by Maryann Denfhy | 05/11/2013 | Category: Corporate
Watch Gill, our store manager at the Northfield store, talk Co-operative.
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Year One on Midlands Co-operative Graduate Scheme
Posted by Maryann Denfhy | 21/08/2013 | Category: Corporate
Find out how Joanne has got on so far on her graduate scheme.
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