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Central Co-op and Midcounties discuss potential landmark merger

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The UK’s two largest independent retail co-operatives – The Midcounties Co-operative and Central Co-op – have announced that they are in advanced discussions about a merger. Both Societies have a long history of co-operation and have been in discussion for many months about how they can benefit their members…

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