Co-op reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(6,250 total reviews)
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Kate Allum

54% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Co-op has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,250 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
1.0
Apr 3, 2025

Always on the tills

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Literally none at all yikes

Cons

Lots of cliques and new starts always stuck on the worst jobs for months never given any opportunity to learn new skills or progress

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Co-op Response
1y
We're sorry that you feel this way. Has this been a recent development? Please talk to your manager about your aspirations. Together you can review some of the learning opportunities on the Development Hub and find a course or topic that you can complete.
5.0
Mar 31, 2025

Good.

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good to work for of all retail.

Cons

Increasing workloads for fewer staff.

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Co-op Response
1y
Thank you for your review and 5 star rating. Please talk to your manager about any concerns you have with workload.
2.0
Mar 25, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They were always accomodating when I was moving location and needed employment in another store

Cons

Little real management structure or attention to treatment of staff

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Co-op Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We're glad to hear that your transfer to another store went smoothly and that you're continuing your employment with us. We want to assure you that our stores have a well-defined management structure. Each store is led by a Store Manager, who oversees everything. They get support from Operations Managers, who look after several stores. In addition, we have Customer Team Leaders, or Supervisors, like yourself. You know firsthand how important this role is. As a key holder, you help keep things running smoothly, whether the manager is there or not. Our team leaders are there to support Customer Team Members, making sure they can give our customers the best experience. We genuinely care about our staff and their growth. Our management structure is designed to ensure everyone gets the attention and support they need. We value our employees and aim to create a positive and supportive work environment.
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