Co-op creating 1,000 store jobs
THE Co-operative Food says it is creating up to 1,000 jobs as part of its investment in its convenience business.
The Manchester-based retailer said it is looking to boosting staff numbers at peak times to meet demand as shoppers increasingly move away from a weekly ‘big shop’ to buying smaller amounts, locally, more often.
It is ooking for additional customer team members, team leaders and store managers. Many roles are available part-time.
Steve Murrells, retail chief executive, The Co-operative Group, said: “We are making significant strides towards our ambition of becoming the UK’s leading convenience retailer.
“The modern busy lifestyle is leading to more consumers adopting a grazing mentality which sees them shop in a little and often way each week.
“These ‘grazers’ are leading a major shift in shopping habits which marks a return to the way people used to shop before the advent of larger supermarkets and we are meeting these shopping needs by opening more smaller stores and ensuring we have stores staffed at peak times.”
The Co-op, which has around 2,800 stores across the UK, is undertaking a major programme of convenience store transformation and acquisition. It has also announced a £125m investment in lowering the price of everyday essentials.
