CONVENIENCE-store operator The Co-operative is launching a fightback against Sainsbury and Tesco with the launch of its third outlet in Manchester city centre.Rival Sainsbury has six city centre shops and Tesco four, showing the importance to retailers of having a presence on the high street as well as out of town.

The Manchester-based Co-op - which thanks to its takeover of Somerfield is now the largest convenience store operator - is investing £600,000 in its new store. The 3,000sq ft site on Hig......for the full story register now for free or login below...