Midcounties Co-operative
RetailEngland, United Kingdom1001-5000 Employees
Midcounties Co-operative operates in the UK retail sector as a member-owned co-operative, functioning under the OurCoop umbrella. It is described as the UK’s largest independent co-operative Society, serving more than one million members and employing around 13,000 colleagues across communities nationwide. The organization was formed by merging Central Co-op, The Midcounties Co-operative, and Chelmsford Star Co-op, creating a member-owned entity rooted in shared co-operative values. It is based in Warwick, England. Through its broad retail network, the group serves local markets with goods and services anchored in the cooperative model that emphasizes member ownership. In 2026 the group expanded its footprint with new FoodCoop stores and Co-op Travel branches, reflecting ongoing growth of the OurCoop platform.