Co-operative, the UK retail group, has announced plans to open 75 new stores in 2025 to expand its footprint in convenience retail. Co-operative said the new openings would include both Co-op estate stores and Co-op franchise stores, while around 80 stores will also be refurbished over the course of the year. Commenting on the move, Co-operative managing director Matt Hood said: “We want everyone to have easy and convenient access to …