Co-op to create 1,000 jobs and open 50 new stores

[tiger76]

Some welcome news amidst the economic gloom https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54026218

[Quickenthetempo]

Great news but very unexpected.

They seemed to have really struggled over the last few years.

[conyoviejo]

Ar they bringing the "dividend stamps" back ?

[Touchline]

Co Op have opened more than 50 new stores per year for the last 5 years. Around 80-100 in most years.They have been prolific with openings in the south and have been the main player in the market bypassing Tesco & Sainsbury’s. The newly branded blue shops have dragged them into the 21st century and the extensive refurbishment programme should continue to see them as market leaders in convenience shopping. It’s all at the Co Op now but no Green Shield stamps

[ClaretPope]

I can still remember my parents’ divi number: 26974

[ClaretTony]

I can still remember my parents’ divi number: 26974

21678 I think was ours

[claret2018]

I really don’t like co op shops. They seem to have a really poor selection compared to even the local garage, and are more expensive