Co-op agrees takeover of almost 200 mini supermarket stores in ‘historic milestone’

Co-op has entered into an agreement to take over a regional co-operative business. The independent firm operated more than 170 convenience stores and 69 funeral homes across the country. Southern Co-op has now transferred to a subsidiary of the Co-op Group, Siena Co-operative Limited. Following approval from Southern Co-op members in May this year, the...