Co-op plans to open 75 new UK stores in 2025
Up to 80 further locations will also undertake major refurbishments throughout the year to maximise the potential of the existing portfolio of properties.
Co-op has revealed its commitment to continued convenience growth with a planned 75 new stores opening this year across the UK.
The new stores will be both estate stores and franchise stores, a sector the convenience retailer has actively pursued recently with strong growth. In addition to the new locations, around 80 further stores will undertake major refurbishments in 2025, in order to maximise the potential of the chain’s existing portfolio of properties.
“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,” said Matt Hood, Co-op’s Managing Director.
The company plans for new stores in 2025 include up to 25 new branded operated stores. Furthermore, up to 50 stores are expected to open and operate as a franchise this year.
The move builds on the retailer’s growth in 2024 which included new locations where the brand shares its convenience expertise with quality partners.
Plus, as part of Co-op’s commitments to carbon reduction, it has announced ambitions to install up to 76,000 solar panels on up to 700 of its sites across its food, funeralcare and logistic portfolio over the next three years.
