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Our Latest Press Releases
Littleover Rounds Off the Christmas Toy Appeal Festive Truck Tour on 29th November
Published: 24/11/2022
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Central Co-op’s Christmas Toy Appeal Spreads Festive Cheer to Oakham this Friday
Published: 22/11/2022
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Sleigh Bells Ring as Reepham Plays Host to Central Co-op’s Christmas Toy Appeal Once More
Published: 15/11/2022
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A Year of Bodycams - Central Co-op Reinforces Commitment to Colleague Safety
Published: 15/11/2022
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Central Co-op Arrives in Hertfordshire with new-look Sawbridgeworth Store
Published: 11/11/2022
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Central Co-op’s Christmas Toy Appeal Rolls On, Stopping at in Ripley, Derbyshire on 11th November
Published: 08/11/2022
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Central Co-op’s Christmas Toy Appeal Returning to Boley Park, Lichfield on 4th November
Published: 02/11/2022
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Goodwill To All - Central Co-op spreads goodwill to everyone throughout the festive season
Published: 02/11/2022
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Central England Co-operative rebrands to Central Co-op as sales approach £1 billion
Published: 01/11/2022
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Central England Co-op Brings Christmas Toy Appeal Back as Part of ‘Goodwill To All’ Campaign
Published: 17/10/2022
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Central England Co-op hits major milestone in partnership with food waste app Too Good To Go
Published: 13/10/2022
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Central England Co-op and Insomnia Coffee Company Open Doors to New Coffee Shop in Blaby, Leicestershire
Published: 13/10/2022
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Twenty-two good causes to receive vital support thanks to £20,800 funding boost from Co-op community fund
Published: 14/09/2022
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Major investment by Central England Co-op brings a brand new look to Nottinghamshire food store
Published: 25/08/2022
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Central England Co-op in Cromer hosts summer holiday fun as it launches new community space
Published: 22/08/2022
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New look for Leicestershire food store after it receives major investment
Published: 22/08/2022
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Central England Co-op reinforces zero tolerance message after shocking and violent incident in Bakewell sees shopworker assaulted
Published: 22/08/2022
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Brits flocked to stock up on hot weather essentials as second heatwave bites
Published: 17/08/2022
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Major investment by Central England Co-op brings a brand new look to Kettering food store
Published: 09/08/2022
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Summer of Sport event inspired by Commonwealth Games offers fun activities for community in Birmingham
Published: 09/08/2022
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Leicestershire Central England Co-op plays starring role in new National Lottery parkrun video featuring Paralympian Jonnie Peacock MBE
Published: 08/08/2022
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Twenty-three good causes to receive vital support thanks to £26,400 funding boost from Co-op community fund
Published: 03/08/2022
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“Thank you, Lionesses!” – Central England Co-op colleagues congratulate local heroes who brought football home
Published: 01/08/2022
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Central England Co-op colleagues backing their local Lioness heroes for victory ahead of historic Women’s Euro 2022 final
Published: 28/07/2022
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Central England Co-op shoppers can take in the tastes of the Commonwealth as the Games get underway
Published: 27/07/2022
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Central England Co-op partners with The Original Factory Shop in Belper creating five new jobs
Published: 26/07/2022
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Central England Co-op launches urgent summer appeal to support food banks during school holidays
Published: 26/07/2022
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Central England Co-op launches urgent summer appeal to support food banks in Cambridgeshire during school holidays
Published: 26/07/2022
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Central England Co-op launches urgent summer appeal to support food banks in Derbyshire during school holidays
Published: 26/07/2022
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Central England Co-op launches urgent summer appeal to support food banks in Leicestershire during school holidays
Published: 26/07/2022
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Central England Co-op launches urgent summer appeal to support food banks during school holidays in Lichfield
Published: 26/07/2022
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Central England Co-op launches urgent summer appeal to support food banks in Warwickshire during school holidays
Published: 26/07/2022
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Central England Co-op launches urgent summer appeal to support food banks in the West Midlands during school holidays
Published: 26/07/2022
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Central England Co-op launches urgent summer appeal to support food banks in Yorkshire during school holidays
Published: 26/07/2022
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Central England Co-op Chief Executive Debbie Robinson awarded honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University
Published: 20/07/2022
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Central England Co-op celebrates almost 2,000 years of colleague long service at special celebration event
Published: 20/07/2022
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Central England Co-op partners with The Original Factory Shop in Cambridgeshire town creating nine new jobs
Published: 19/07/2022
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Major investment by Central England Co-op brings a brand new look to Leicester food store
Published: 04/07/2022
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Central England Co-op members rewarded for their loyalty with share of £537,000 payout
Published: 28/06/2022
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Central England Co-op extends roll out of body cams in an effort to keep colleagues and customers safe
Published: 27/06/2022
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New Central England Co-op research on Father’s Day purchases revealed ahead of this year’s event
Published: 15/06/2022
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Central England Co-op is looking for up to 20 new colleagues for new community food store coming soon to Wolverhampton Railway Station
Published: 14/06/2022
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Central England Co-op data reveals what its Jubilee weekend shoppers were putting in their baskets
Published: 09/06/2022
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Rock fans heading to Download Festival can refresh and refuel at Central England Co-op
Published: 09/06/2022
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Central England Co-op Funeralcare opens the doors to the community in Nottingham with Jubilee-themed event
Published: 03/06/2022
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Central England Co-op distribution colleagues take on daunting walking challenge to support vital causes
Published: 01/06/2022
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Major investment by Central England Co-op brings a brand-new look to Derby food store
Published: 30/05/2022
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Central England Co-op Funeralcare to plant a tree for every funeral they do as part of sustainability pledge
Published: 27/05/2022
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Central England Co-op President and Vice-President 2022 Announcement
Published: 25/05/2022
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Central England Co-op is looking for up to 28 new colleagues for new community food store coming soon to Lincolnshire village
Published: 25/05/2022
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Central England Co-op Funeralcare team take on ‘Walk to Ukraine’ challenge to show support for those impact by war
Published: 23/05/2022
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Special Bollywood themed night held in Littleover with gin and curry tastings on offer
Published: 20/05/2022
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Shopworker takes on demanding daily running challenge to raise vital funds for cause close to her heart
Published: 18/05/2022
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Commons Speaker and Lancashire MP makes visit to brand new food store to mark its launch
Published: 18/05/2022
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Central England Co-op continues work to bring its purpose to life for colleagues with launch of new learning platform
Published: 17/05/2022
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Central England Co-op extends partnership with food delivery app Just Eat to 20 more stores
Published: 11/05/2022
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Three Central England Co-op women hailed as role models for inclusion after featuring in influential list
Published: 09/05/2022
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Central England Co-op backs campaigns giving support to Ukrainians impacted by Russian invasion
Published: 02/05/2022
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New green space for local community launches in Northamptonshire funded by carrier bags
Published: 30/04/2022
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Central England Co-op volunteers help to provide hundreds of meals to help fight Easter holiday hunger in Leicester
Published: 28/04/2022
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Central England Co-op is looking for up to 19 new colleagues for new community food store coming soon to Yorkshire town
Published: 27/04/2022
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Central England Co-op reinforces zero tolerance message after shocking and violent incident in West Bromwich store over the Easter weekend sees a colleague attacked
Published: 22/04/2022
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Young carers in Derbyshire celebrated at special Easter holiday event at Chesterfield Football Club
Published: 20/04/2022
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Special blue plaque unveiled at Ripley supermarket to mark the town’s historic links to the co-operative movement
Published: 13/04/2022
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New Central England Co-op research on Easter buying habits revealed ahead of this year’s event
Published: 11/04/2022
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Service held as vital extension to Leicestershire cemetery opens with support from Central England Co-op
Published: 06/04/2022
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Central England Co-op launches Easter appeal to support food banks faced with increasing demand
Published: 06/04/2022
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Central England Co-op distribution centre delivers more Easter eggs than ever before to meet customer demand
Published: 31/03/2022
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Central England Co-op reinforces zero tolerance message after shocking and violent incident in Birmingham store leaves colleague with broken ribs
Published: 23/03/2022
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New Central England Co-op research on Mother’s Day purchases revealed ahead of this year’s event
Published: 22/03/2022
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Second Northamptonshire Co-op this year receiving major investment to create completely new look
Published: 21/03/2022
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Central England Co-op reinforces zero tolerance message after shoplifter punches shopworker in Birmingham store
Published: 18/03/2022
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Yorkshire community champion and inspirational food store manager Tom shortlisted for prestigious retail award
Published: 18/03/2022
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Lichfield retailer achieves prestigious award nomination for transformation of flagship Boley Park store
Published: 18/03/2022
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Major investment set to transform Leicestershire food store with completely new look
Published: 11/03/2022
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Cambridgeshire food store brings community together with day of health, fitness and family fun
Published: 07/03/2022
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Shocking scale of food waste to be brought to life as giant sculptures installed at Central England Co-op store in Lichfield
Published: 02/03/2022
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Major investment set to create completely new look for Yorkshire food store including new sustainable space for local community
Published: 28/02/2022
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Central England Co-op partners with food delivery app Just Eat to provide even more options for shoppers
Published: 24/02/2022
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Research reveals Central England Co-op shoppers went flippin’ crazy for Pancake Day last year to lift lockdown gloom
Published: 23/02/2022
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Central England Co-op partners with The Original Factory Shop in boost to Erdington town centre creating 10 new jobs
Published: 22/02/2022
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Major investment by Central England Co-op brings a brand new look to Leicestershire food store
Published: 18/02/2022
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Central England Co-op offering young people route back into work and opportunity to ‘kickstart’ their careers
Published: 16/02/2022
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Central England Co-op looks forward to marking two weeks of Fairtrade celebrations from wine tasting to school workshops
Published: 14/02/2022
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Fundraising campaign launched to honour pioneering co-operator at Derbyshire food store
Published: 11/02/2022
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Major investment set to transform Northamptonshire food store with completely new look
Published: 11/02/2022
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Burton funeral team invited to plant commemorative trees in the town to mark Queen’s Jubilee
Published: 09/02/2022
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Central England Co-op reveals recent shopping trends for the most romantic day of the year ahead of Valentine’s Day 2022
Published: 08/02/2022
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‘It’s a vocation for me’ – woman who made late career change to support families at their hardest moment now relishing funeral director role
Published: 02/02/2022
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Central England Co-op set to launch its first new food store in Lancashire this spring with up to 20 new jobs available
Published: 28/01/2022
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Central England Co-op reveals launch date for brand new store in Yorkshire village
Published: 25/01/2022
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Central England Co-op rolls out exciting and sustainable new ranges into stores for 2022 offering customers more choice
Published: 19/01/2022
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Central England Co-op customers and members donate enough food to create over 25,000 meals for people in need following Christmas Food Bank Appeal
Published: 13/01/2022
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Charity partnership between Central England Co-op and Dementia UK hits £1.6 million total donated after year of fantastic fundraising feats
Published: 07/01/2022
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Co-op customers help create 500,000 meals for people in need after backing special Christmas campaign with FareShare Midlands
Published: 05/01/2022
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Central England Co-op invests over £8 million in new stores and store improvements during 2021
Published: 31/12/2021
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Central England Co-op invests over £8 million in new stores and improvements during 2021 – over £2.4 million of which was in Cambridgeshire
Published: 31/12/2021
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Central England Co-op invests over £8 million in new stores and improvements during 2021 – over £1.1 million of which was in Derbyshire
Published: 31/12/2021
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Central England Co-op invests over £8 million in new stores and improvements during 2021 – including £216,000 in Norfolk
Published: 31/12/2021
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Central England Co-op invests over £8 million in new stores and improvements during 2021 – including almost half a million pounds in Northamptonshire
Published: 31/12/2021
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Central England Co-op invests over £8 million in new stores and improvements during 2021 – over £2.3 million of which was in Nottinghamshire
Published: 31/12/2021
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Central England Co-op invests over £8 million in new stores and improvements during 2021 – over a quarter of a million pounds of which was in Staffordshire
Published: 31/12/2021
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Central England Co-op invests over £8 million in new stores and improvements during 2021 – including £600,000 in Warwickshire
Published: 31/12/2021
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Central England Co-op invests over £8 million in new stores and improvements during 2021 – over £600,000 of which was in the West Midlands
Published: 31/12/2021
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Central England Co-op invests over £8 million in new stores and improvements during 2021 – over £1.1 million of which was in Leicestershire and Rutland
Published: 31/12/2021
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Twenty-two good causes to receive vital support thanks to £33,350 funding boost from Co-op community fund
Published: 30/12/2021
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Central England Co-op urges customers to ‘be kind’ to colleagues during Christmas and new year
Published: 23/12/2021
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Central England Co-op is looking for up to 13 new colleagues for new community food store coming soon to Yorkshire village
Published: 22/12/2021
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Co-op Christmas Toy Appeal sees thousands of presents donated to help families make Christmas special
Published: 22/12/2021
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Central England Co-op Members rewarded for their loyalty with share of nearly £1.2 million payout
Published: 13/12/2021
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Co-op colleagues give up their time to support project to transform Desborough Youth Centre
Published: 10/12/2021
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Central England Co-op reinforces zero tolerance crime campaign after shoplifter threatens staff in Rugeley store
Published: 09/12/2021
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Co-op crunches the numbers of its most recent Christmas best-sellers and festive trends
Published: 08/12/2021
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Central England Co-op reinforces zero tolerance crime campaign after shoplifter wields a knife in Derby store
Published: 07/12/2021
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Central England Co-op celebrates over 2,300 years of colleague long service at special awards event
Published: 07/12/2021
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Central England Co-op transforms recruitment process as part of drive to create a sustainable Society for all
Published: 06/12/2021
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Festive events organised to help friends and family honour and remember lost loved ones
Published: 30/11/2021
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Major investment of over £134,000 by Central England Co-op brings a brand-new look to Norfolk food store
Published: 30/11/2021
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Major investment of £166,000 by Central England Co-op brings a brand-new look to Derby food store
Published: 30/11/2021
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Central England Co-op reinforces zero tolerance crime campaign after armed robbery at Kettering store
Published: 29/11/2021
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Over 240 gifts donated in support of toy appeal as Co-op Christmas lorry stops off in Norfolk
Published: 29/11/2021
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Central England Co-op urges people to support annual Christmas appeal at critical time for food banks
Published: 25/11/2021
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Investment of £116,000 by Central England Co-op brings a brand-new look to Cambridgeshire food store
Published: 24/11/2021
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Central England Co-op partners with The Original Factory Shop in boost to Derbyshire town centre creating seven new jobs
Published: 23/11/2021
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Investment of almost £87,000 by Central England Co-op brings a brand-new look to Northamptonshire food store
Published: 23/11/2021
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Over 115 gifts donated in support of toy appeal as Co-op Christmas lorry stops off in Lichfield
Published: 23/11/2021
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Major development at former Tamworth supermarket site receives further boost as trade giant joins project
Published: 19/11/2021
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Burton Albion plays host to event aimed at raising awareness of issues men face in the modern world
Published: 18/11/2021
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Central England Co-op reinforces zero tolerance crime campaign after violent incident at Sutton Coldfield store sees colleague attacked
Published: 18/11/2021
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Major investment in Derbyshire food store unveiled including zero-waste refill station and free space for local community
Published: 16/11/2021
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Major investment of £124,500 by Central England Co-op brings a brand-new look to Leicestershire food store
Published: 16/11/2021
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Central England Co-op backs two week campaign to highlight issue of colleague safety in order to better protect staff
Published: 15/11/2021
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Retailer helps fund Leicestershire village band’s dream appearance at the iconic Royal Albert Hall
Published: 08/11/2021
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Central England Co-op helps fund mindfulness art group in Leicestershire bringing huge benefits to people experiencing isolation and loneliness
Published: 05/11/2021
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Central England Co-op customers help to create green spaces in their community as Halloween campaign proves a hit
Published: 05/11/2021
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Co-op looks to create 500,000 meals for children this Christmas with special charity campaign
Published: 03/11/2021
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Retailer looks for support to bring smiles to children’s faces this Christmas with annual toy appeal
Published: 28/10/2021
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Retailer looks for support from Bedfordshire shoppers to bring smiles to children’s faces this Christmas with annual toy appeal
Published: 28/10/2021
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Retailer looks for support from Burton and South Derbyshire shoppers to bring smiles to children’s faces this Christmas with annual toy appeal
Published: 28/10/2021
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Retailer looks for support from Cambridgeshire shoppers to bring smiles to children’s faces this Christmas with annual toy appeal
Published: 28/10/2021
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Retailer looks for support from Derbyshire shoppers to bring smiles to children’s faces this Christmas with annual toy appeal
Published: 28/10/2021
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Retailer looks for support from Leicestershire and Rutland shoppers to bring smiles to children’s faces this Christmas with annual toy appeal
Published: 28/10/2021
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Retailer looks for support from Lichfield shoppers to bring smiles to children’s faces this Christmas with annual toy appeal
Published: 28/10/2021
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Retailer looks for support from Lincolnshire shoppers to bring smiles to children’s faces this Christmas with annual toy appeal
Published: 28/10/2021
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Retailer looks for support from Norfolk and Suffolk shoppers to bring smiles to children’s faces this Christmas with annual toy appeal
Published: 28/10/2021
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Retailer looks for support from Northamptonshire shoppers to bring smiles to children’s faces this Christmas with annual toy appeal
Published: 28/10/2021
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Retailer looks for support from Nottinghamshire shoppers to bring smiles to children’s faces this Christmas with annual toy appeal
Published: 28/10/2021
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Retailer looks for support from Staffordshire shoppers to bring smiles to children’s faces this Christmas with annual toy appeal
Published: 28/10/2021
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Retailer looks for support from Warwickshire shoppers to bring smiles to children’s faces this Christmas with annual toy appeal
Published: 28/10/2021
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Retailer looks for support from West Midlands shoppers to bring smiles to children’s faces this Christmas with annual toy appeal
Published: 28/10/2021
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Retailer looks for support from Yorkshire shoppers to bring smiles to children’s faces this Christmas with annual toy appeal
Published: 28/10/2021
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Central England Co-op says big festive thank you to hard working colleagues by closing food stores on Boxing Day
Published: 26/10/2021
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Central England Co-op invests almost a quarter of a million pounds in Kettering with transformation of three stores in the town
Published: 25/10/2021
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Major investment of almost £118,000 by Central England Co-op brings a brand-new look to Derbyshire food store
Published: 25/10/2021
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Major investment of almost £105,000 by Central England Co-op brings a brand-new look to Notts food store
Published: 20/10/2021
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Major £132,000 investment by Central England Co-op brings a brand-new look to Leicester food store
Published: 20/10/2021
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Central England Co-op interim results - how a purpose-led business is helping its members and communities
Published: 19/10/2021
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MP condemns attack on Loughborough shopworker and gives support to retailers’ zero tolerance campaign
Published: 15/10/2021
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Central England Co-op makes move into Robotic Process Automation (RPA) bringing significant benefits
Published: 15/10/2021
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Central England Co-op reinforces zero tolerance crime campaign after violent incident at Loughborough store sees colleague attacked
Published: 12/10/2021
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Stafford food store’s fresh new look after £100k makeover welcomed by colleagues and community
Published: 12/10/2021
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West Birmingham food store’s fresh new look after £48k makeover welcomed by colleagues and community
Published: 08/10/2021
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Central England Co-op shoppers can help create green spaces in their communities by picking up a special ghost pumpkin in store this Halloween
Published: 08/10/2021
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Winners of inaugural Central England Co-op Young Co-operator Awards revealed
Published: 06/10/2021
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Central England Co-op offers fuel to support Blue Light workers at petrol filling stations
Published: 29/09/2021
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Central England Co-op rolls out body cams to over 50 stores in an effort to keep colleagues and customers safe
Published: 29/09/2021
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Lichfield retailer to take on the likes of Harrods at prestigious design awards after Boley Park concept store receives double nomination
Published: 27/09/2021
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Norfolk food store’s fresh new look after £82k makeover welcomed by colleagues and community
Published: 20/09/2021
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Birmingham food store’s fresh new look after £103k makeover welcomed by colleagues and community
Published: 20/09/2021
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Co-op food bank appeal helps create over 50,000 meals for children this summer following donations of 175,000 items
Published: 15/09/2021
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Mince pies go on sale in Co-op stores in effort to meet customer demand
Published: 13/09/2021
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Central England Co-op reveal launch date and give first look at store in brand new Warwickshire community
Published: 09/09/2021
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