Co-op to take over hundreds of UK supermarkets from struggling chain under plans for huge shake-up

CO-OP is set to take over a struggling chain in a deal to keep the brand afloat. The retailer announced plans to join forces with Southern Co-op after long-running conversations. Southern Co-op currently owns around 300 grocery and funeral care outlets, as well as 4,500 staff. The move hopes to support these outlets, with an...