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Is it time for the ‘old’ to replace the ‘new’?
You don’t have to buy everything second hand but you can find an excitement in buying vintage, getting creative and…
New Basingstoke store to open with eco-friendly offerings
A new Basingstoke co-operative store is harnessing cutting edge technology whilst creating 16 new jobs in the local community. Based…
UK co-ops call on government to demand more of business on climate action
The UK’s co-operative sector, which contributes £40 billion to the economy, today (25 October 2021) calls on the government to…
Children’s charity football tournament in Kinson
Tying together their passion for sport and a desire to fundraise for a special cause, a Kinson couple are holding…
Local stores offer soft plastic recycling points
Soft plastics, including cling film, biscuit wrappers and carrier bags, can now be recycled in nearly 30 new co-operative convenience…
Southern Co-op joins new campaign to help ensure greener communities across UK and Ireland
Neighbourly has today launched its new Seeds of Change programme, bringing together support from Southern Co-op, RSA Insurance, Cadent, Coca-Cola…
More opportunities for careers to be kickstarted in retail
A total of 50 new positions are being made available in local co-operative retail stores as part of the Government’s…
Bristol-based barista beats thousands in national coffee championship
A rising star in the coffee industry is preparing for her international debut after winning the 2021 UK Starbucks Barista…
Southern retail franchise stores celebrate awards successes
Welcome franchise stores have achieved glory in two recent prestigious national retail awards celebrations with a mix of winners and…
Milk, ready meals and sandwiches prove most popular for local producers
With hundreds of locally produced food and drink products available in its stores, Southern Co-op is celebrating this year’s British…