The data shows the number of food stores belonging to the Co-operative Group Ltd in the UK from 2011 to 2016. The number of Co-operative group food stores amounted to 2,801 in 2011, which has decreased to 2,774 by 2016. The Co-operative Group is commonly known as the Co-op throughout the UK and is made up of a diverse range of retail services, from food retail to insurance services and funeralcare. It is also a well-established ethical retailer and the first to champion Fairtrade products, as well as having high animal welfare standards and a home-grown, locally-sourced product range.
