Co-op reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(6,235 total reviews)
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Kate Allum

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49% positive business outlook

Co-op has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,235 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Co-op employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Einzel- & Großhandel industry (3.5 stars).

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3.0
Apr 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

People I work with Pay is good for what the job is

Cons

Late night shifts/Early morning starts

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Co-op Response
2w
Thank you for your review and for your feedback. We're so pleased to see that you are working with great colleagues and that you are happy with your pay. To your point in your headline, it may surprise you to find that with our internal mobility policy, many people working in 1 Angel Square have a history of working in stores or other operational parts of the business.
5.0
Apr 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

lots of interesting things to do and nice people to work with

Cons

I would say not many at all!

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Co-op Response
1mo
Thank you for your 5 star rating and for taking the time to complete a review. We're pleased to see that you're enjoying the varied aspects of your role and loving working with your friendly colleagues.
3.0
Apr 28, 2026

OK

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly hard working people who genuinely want to do a good job.

Cons

Pay not amazing but great pension offer. Overall morale and culture is struggling due to poor performance and no salary increases/bonuses and threat of job losses.

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Co-op Response
2w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for the contribution you’ve made during your time with Co‑op. We’re really pleased to hear your positive comments about colleagues, having friendly, hardworking people who care about doing a good job is something we’re proud of and want to protect. We also recognise the concerns you’ve raised around pay, morale, and the impact of business performance. We know that these factors can have a real effect on how it feels to work here, particularly during periods of uncertainty. While we can’t change those challenges overnight, feedback like yours plays an important role in shaping the conversations we’re having across the business and ensuring colleague experience remains a clear focus. We’re committed to listening and to making sure colleague voices are reflected in how we move forward. Thank you again for sharing your honest perspective.
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