UK: Co-operative sets sights on 75 new stores in 2025

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 a Co-op store, wherever they live, and this year we are completely focused on achieving that through an ambitious and exciting new stores strategy. Not only are we a membership organisation owned by our six million members, we are experts in convenience shopping, where we combine great quality products, value and deals and ethical retailing with quick online delivery services, community participation and additional customer services”.

The firm said it would open up to 25 new Co-op operated stores in 2025, starting with locations in Salford and Newcastle upon Tyne in early 2025, along with 50 new franchise stores.

Source: Co-operative