Co-op reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(6,230 total reviews)
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49% positive business outlook

Co-op has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,230 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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6K reviews
4.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

Good colleagues and team atmosphere in many stores. Flexible for students and part-time workers, with some managers accommodating availability requests. Employee discount and colleague benefits. Opportunities to progress into team leader or management roles if you want to build a retail career. Varied work rather than just sitting on a till all day—you'll stock shelves, serve customers, handle deliveries, parcels, and online orders.

Cons

Unsociable hours, including evenings, weekends, and early mornings. Dealing with shoplifting and difficult customers can be a regular part of the role.

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