Co-operative Group Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1843

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 54,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt Refin.

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $736M

Co-operative Group General Information

Description

Operator of a consumer cooperative intended to provide retail goods and essential services. The company offers food retailing, funeral care, insurance and legal services through a member-owned model, enabling consumers to access convenience products and professional services while participating in democratic governance and profit-sharing initiatives that support local community development across the United Kingdom.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Co-Operative Group (Cws), Co-Operative Wholesale Society
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Debt Financed
Corporate Office
  • 6th Floor
  • 1 Angel Square
  • Manchester M60 0AG
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 0800
Primary Industry
Conglomerates
Corporate Office
  • 6th Floor
  • 1 Angel Square
  • Manchester M60 0AG
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 0800

Co-operative Group Timeline

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Co-operative Group Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
8. Debt Refinancing 24-Apr-2026 $736M Completed Generating Revenue
7. Debt Refinancing 19-Jun-2025 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Debt Refinancing 20-Dec-2024 Completed Generating Revenue
5. General Corporate Purpose 08-May-2019 Completed Generating Revenue
4. General Corporate Purpose 12-Nov-2018 Cancelled Generating Revenue
3. Debt Refinancing 30-Jul-2012 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Debt Refinancing 24-May-2011 $1.31B $1.31B Completed Generating Revenue
1. Debt - General Completed Generating Revenue
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Co-operative Group Investments & Acquisitions (31)

Co-operative Group’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with The Southern Co-operative. The deal was made on 26-Jul-2026.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
The Southern Co-operative 26-Jul-2026 Merger/Acquisition Holding Companies
Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society 07-Aug-2025 Merger/Acquisition Other Services (B2C Non-Financial)
Cheeky Nibble 05-Nov-2024 Accelerator/Incubator Food Products
Hip Pop 09-Oct-2024 Accelerator/Incubator Beverages
Ensemble Foods 10-Jan-2024 Corporate Food Products
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Co-operative Group Affiliates

Subsidiaries (5)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Nisa Retail Scunthorpe, United Kingdom 1977
The Southern Co-operative Portsmouth, United Kingdom 1872
Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Chelmsford, United Kingdom 1867
Co-op Section of Pace Peterborough, United Kingdom
Co-operative Group (130 Fuel Retailing Sites in Manchester, United Kingdom) Manchester, United Kingdom

Co-operative Group FAQs

  • When was Co-operative Group founded?

    Co-operative Group was founded in 1843.

  • Where is Co-operative Group headquartered?

    Co-operative Group is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of Co-operative Group?

    Co-operative Group has 54,000 total employees.

  • What industry is Co-operative Group in?

    Co-operative Group’s primary industry is Conglomerates.

  • Is Co-operative Group a private or public company?

    Co-operative Group is a Private company.

  • What is Co-operative Group’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Co-operative Group is .

  • How much funding has Co-operative Group raised over time?

    Co-operative Group has raised $4.9B.

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