13th August 2025

Southern Co-op Announces New Franchise Partnership with British bakery Wenzel’s

  Franchise Deal Marks Strategic Move into Food-To-Go (FTG) Market Southern Co-op is proud to announce its latest franchise partnership…

26th June 2025

Southern Co-op announce food retail store closures

Following a period of sustained market change and operating cost increases across the retail sector, Southern Co-op has taken the…

13th June 2025

Southern Co-op net zero targets validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

Southern Co-op, an independent retail co-operative operating retail, funeral and coffee services across the south of England, has had its…

1st April 2025

Five UK co-operatives and RWE sign 10-year power purchase agreement to supply renewable energy across over 400 locations

Five co-operative independent society members (ISMs) – Lincolnshire Co-op, Scotmid Co-op, East of England Co-op, Southern Co-op and Central Co-op,…

5th March 2025

Chief Executive Mark Smith announces his retirement from Southern Co-op

Mark Smith, who has been Chief Executive of the Southern Co-op since 2009, has decided to retire and focus on…

28th January 2025

Wildlife wins big: Local nature reserve expands thanks to Southern Co-op and others

Wildlife wins big: Local nature reserve expands thanks to Southern Co-op and others Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust…

24th June 2024

Southern Co-op ahead on the path to meet 2030 climate target

Southern Co-op announces it’s significantly ahead on its projected journey to reach an ambitious 2030 climate emissions target (Scope 1…

13th June 2024

Southern Co-op appoints new Chair of Board of Directors

Southern Co-op is pleased to announce the appointment of Dame Janet Paraskeva as the Society’s new Chairperson. Janet, a resident…

11th April 2024

Government announces standalone criminal offence for assaulting a retail worker

  Today, the Government has announced that assaulting a retail worker will be made a standalone criminal offence. This means…

9th February 2024

Stealing with Impunity – new report sets out ten-point plan to curb career criminals and prolific offenders

  Southern Co-op is joining Co-op Group and other independent co-operatives in calling on MPs to back the amendment to…

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