The Co-operative Group

The Co-operative Group is the UK’s biggest mutual retailer. As well as running food retail and wholesale operations, is the country’s largest funeral business and probate provider. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about the Co-op and the grocery sector.

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Data
Ranking: Tesco is the most valuable retail brand in the UK
2026-10-07T00:01:00+01:00By George Arnett
The latest Kantar Brandz ranking values the country’s top grocer at $10.1bn (£7.6bn), making it the most valuable retail brand in the UK and eighth most valuable brand overall.
Analysis
20 retailers and industry experts reveal how AI is revolutionising the sector
2026-10-06T05:00:00+01:00By Megan Dunsby and Megan Robinson
With so many applications of AI now available, leaders from Kingfisher Group, Puma, Fabletics, Our Co-op, Bensons for Beds, CDS Superstores, and more share how AI is driving real returns on investment, how they’re adapting their businesses, and advice to act on the AI opportunity
News
Co-op appoints managing director for retail arm
2026-10-02T08:36:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
Co-op has appointed a new managing director of its retail business as it plans to maintain business momentum.

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News

CMA considers Co-op’s store sell-off plans to approve merger

2026-09-30T15:11:00+01:00By Aoife Morgan

The UK competitions regulator has provisionally accepted the takeover of Southern Co-operative by The Co-operative Group.

Analysis

How the Co-op is getting into shape after a turbulent period

2026-09-23T12:03:00+01:00By George MacDonald

Co-op’s first-half profits may have slipped, but the retailer is optimistic about its future. Chief executive Kate Allum and chief financial officer Rachel Izzard discuss growth prospects, company culture and the Southern Co-op deal.

Co-op blames low consumer confidence for deepening losses
2026-09-23T06:41:00+01:00By Aoife Morgan
Co-op strikes deal on quick commerce supplier insight platform
2026-09-21T14:26:00+01:00By George MacDonald
Competition watchdog flags potential issues with proposed Co-op merger
2026-09-15T14:34:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
Ranking: How UK grocers are performing in AI-powered searches
2026-09-07T00:01:00+01:00By Francisco Uranga

Data suggests Tesco is AI’s favourite meal deal
2026-09-07T00:01:00+01:00By Francisco Uranga
Co-op extends online opening hours for back-to-school shoppers
2026-09-03T12:02:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
Who is actually left running the Co-op?
2026-08-17T14:27:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
Co-op chief digital and technology officer resigns
2026-08-13T06:29:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev

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