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THE MIDCOUNTIES CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED

Location

Founded

Website

https://www.midcounties.coop

Articles

198 Articles

Category

Grocery Stores

Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores

Description

The Midcounties Co-operative is the one of the largest independent co-operatives in the UK. We have over 6,000 colleagues spread across around 450 sites. Some of our businesses operate nationally, but our trading heartlands are Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Buckinghamshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, the West Midlands, Wiltshire and Worcestershire. The head office is in Warwick. We have almost 700,000 members who enjoy a share in our profits, as well as knowing they are funding ethical activities and initiatives locally and around the world. Membership is open to everyone and has a wide range of benefits. As an organisation that is owned by its members, co-operation is central to our purpose. Our members have the opportunity to tell us what is important to them, and we listen to and act on their comments. Members decide what percentage of our profits are returned to the members and to the local community. What do we believe in? Our values are: Democracy Openness Equality Social Responsibility So why not join our exciting growing Society? We have a wide range of colleagues, working in a broad selection of roles and each one is important in ensuring we remain a successful co-operative business. Whichever role you choose to apply for you’ll know you’ll be working for an award-winning colleague-focussed organisation with ethics at its core. Colleague benefits include: - Society membership, meaning you receive a share of the society's profits - Competitive pension schemes, holidays and sickness benefits - Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £1000 Refer a Friend - when referring a childcare colleague) - Paid time off for volunteering - 20% off Food shopping (usually 10% all year round rising to 20% on a pay day weekends) - Holidays for less with up to £500 off Travel - Up to 60% off Childcare - GroceryAid Colleague Mental Health Support - Flexible working - Full training and accredited development programmes For more information please visit - www.midcounties.coop

Articles

Midcounties Co-op cuts energy usages by 11%

2024-04-03 (grocerygazette.co.uk)

Midcounties Co-op cuts energy usages by 11%

The Midcounties Co-operative has cut energy usage across its business by 11% in a single year as it aims to deliver on its commitment to reduce GHG emissions.

Read more
Midcounties Co-operative cuts energy usage by 11%

2024-04-03 (retailtimes.co.uk)

Midcounties Co-operative cuts energy usage by 11%

The Midcounties Co-operative, one of the largest independent UK co-operatives, has reduced energy usage across its businesses by 11% in a single year

Read more
Long haul and cruise holidays soar in popularity

2024-01-12 (ttgmedia.com)

Long haul and cruise holidays soar in popularity

UK travel and tourism industry news, features, jobs, directories, events and awards for travel agencies and consortia, airlines and airports, tour operators, ocean and river cruise lines, luxury and LGBT travel operators, technology companies and travel law professionals.

Read more
Nursery staff 'over the moon' following good Ofsted report

2024-01-02 (sunderlandecho.com)

Nursery staff 'over the moon' following good Ofsted report

The nursery has created a learning environment which meets the needs of all its children.

Read more
The Co-op Travel Consortium hits the road for round-table events

2023-12-05 (travelweekly.co.uk)

The Co-op Travel Consortium hits the road for round-table events

Members to hear updates in Manchester, Bristol and London

Read more
Rise in high value bookings delivers second record year for The Personal Travel Agents

2023-12-04 (travelweekly.co.uk)

Rise in high value bookings delivers second record year for The Personal Travel Agents

Average earnings up 34% for Midcounties Co-op independent homeworkers

Read more
New Co-op branch opens in shopping centre

2023-11-11 (gloucestershirelive.co.uk)

New Co-op branch opens in shopping centre

The new branch is located at the Hylton Court Shopping Centre. It has relocated from its previous site on Newerne Street

Read more
Enjoy coffee and pastries with Mountain Parks Electric

2023-09-22 (skyhinews.com)

Enjoy coffee and pastries with Mountain Parks Electric

Residents who are served by Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. can enjoy a free cup of coffee and pastry during the Coffee With Your Co-op events. These fall events are held in Grand and Jackson counties....

Read more
Travel agency hits £1m of revenue in first three months

2023-09-15 (travelweekly.co.uk)

Travel agency hits £1m of revenue in first three months

Cotton Travel owner calls on others to follow his lead

Read more

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