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MSE News: Co-op members to earn 5% reward on own-brand purchases
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Millions of Co-op members can now bag a 5% reward on own-brand products and services...
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Just give us 5% directly off your prices.
But it will then still be more expensive than anywhere else.The more I live, the more I learn.
The more I learn, the more I grow.
The more I grow, the more I see.
The more I see, the more I know.
The more I know, the more I see,
How little I know.!!
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It is worth clarifying that when you report "The Co-op" you are actually referring to The Co-operative Group, who own most BUT NOT ALL of the Co-op food shops in the UK.
Around 20% are owned by other regional societies, such as Central England, Midcounties Co-op, Scotmid, Southern Co-op, Licolnshire Co-op and East of England Co-op. There are more, too.
These shops are not part of the 5% scheme launched by The Co-operative Group and have their own dividend schemes for members in place. Unlike Co-operative Group, all the societies that I've mentioned have continued to pay an annual or bi-annual dividend desipte the fact your article claims no dividends have been paid in recent years. That only applies to The Co-operative Group. I got £25 divi from my co-op food shopping last year because it's a different society.
Please report accurately.0 -
They're too expensive, not in many areas and don't have a large range. If you live somewhere where it's your only shop you'll benefit; if you had other choices then you'll continue to shop elsewhere cheaper.
Their members/card system's always been a problem and confusing too as they trade under one banner, but are all parts of different regional groups that you can't ever work out.0 -
Just bumping this. I've moved to a rural area with a Co-op 2 miles away and all other supermarkets around 25 miles away. So I shop there quite often and yes it would make money sense for me to get a card. But they must have been told to push this as I get badgered every time I shop there and frankly it is putting me off. Also they are so expensive, I find that it is worth forking out a £1 delivery charge to do supermarket shopping online - plus it gets delivered to the door!0
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I have a large East of England Co-op close buy and use it regularly. Some things are more expensive but not everything. Often their special offers and meal deals are good. My store also stocks locally produced items which are high quality and I am more than willing to pay extra both in terms of quality of food but also supporting local businesses. I get a dividend every year.0
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Just bumping this. I've moved to a rural area with a Co-op 2 miles away and all other supermarkets around 25 miles away. So I shop there quite often and yes it would make money sense for me to get a card. But they must have been told to push this as I get badgered every time I shop there and frankly it is putting me off. Also they are so expensive, I find that it is worth forking out a £1 delivery charge to do supermarket shopping online - plus it gets delivered to the door!
Would not be surprised if the staff have been given a target to get so many sign ups per week.
When Odeon started their reward cards the staff had a percentage target based on how many hours they worked per week. The staff would be" talked to" if they did not get their quota that week.
Just like your feelings, the constant badgering of customers who already had and one's who did not want one did get to pitch to where certain profanity was being said to staff.
The more I live, the more I learn.
The more I learn, the more I grow.
The more I grow, the more I see.
The more I see, the more I know.
The more I know, the more I see,
How little I know.!!0 -
I would call my local store medium sized. I wouldn't call anything 'quality' tbh. There isn't much fruit and veg selection and potatoes for example often come in large pre-packs - frustrating if you are a single person household.I have a large East of England Co-op close buy and use it regularly. Some things are more expensive but not everything. Often their special offers and meal deals are good. My store also stocks locally produced items which are high quality and I am more than willing to pay extra both in terms of quality of food but also supporting local businesses. I get a dividend every year.
There is nothing that I can see that is locally produced. The meat comes from heaven knows where, their flavourless whole chickens come as roast in the bag. The non fresh items are however reasonably extensive. Fine if you want convenience food or a jar of something. Maybe it's because a lot of their trade is to the self catering holiday market? As one of my neighbours said, 'Well you wouldn't starve'. But that's about it.
There were rumours a while back about it closing but I think that's been shelved. I'm wondering how much time they have though. I see more and more doorstep deliveries from Asda and Sainsbury (the only two that deliver here) and I suspect we are in vicious circle mode.
Strangely, the only competition, an expensive little Spar a mile or so away seems to be doing well. But they are very community focussed and a hub of local information so maybe that explains it..0 -
Well I didn't swear but I did lose my temper and 'speak rather forcefully' on one occasion when one particularly keen member of staff just wouldn't leave itJust like your feelings, the constant badgering of customers who already had and one's who did not want one did get to pitch to where certain profanity was being said to staff.0 -
I would call my local store medium sized. I wouldn't call anything 'quality' tbh. There isn't much fruit and veg selection and potatoes for example often come in large pre-packs - frustrating if you are a single person household.
There is nothing that I can see that is locally produced. The meat comes from heaven knows where, their flavourless whole chickens come as roast in the bag. The non fresh items are however reasonably extensive. Fine if you want convenience food or a jar of something. Maybe it's because a lot of their trade is to the self catering holiday market? As one of my neighbours said, 'Well you wouldn't starve'. But that's about it.
There were rumours a while back about it closing but I think that's been shelved. I'm wondering how much time they have though. I see more and more doorstep deliveries from Asda and Sainsbury (the only two that deliver here) and I suspect we are in vicious circle mode.
Strangely, the only competition, an expensive little Spar a mile or so away seems to be doing well. But they are very community focussed and a hub of local information so maybe that explains it..
I don't blame you for not wanting to shop there, such a shame there is a variance in how the stores are run.0
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