Co-op Wholesale and Costcutter Supermarkets Group have announced the extension of their successful partnership. The agreement is designed to build on their collaborative work and bring extensive new benefits to independent retailers.
Katie Secretan, Managing Director of Co-op Wholesale, stated that this is a significant evolution of a strong existing relationship. "This isn’t just an extension; it's a new phase of our partnership focused on delivering even more value and support to independent retailers. The new contract is a key ingredient for mutual success, enabling both companies to collectively support the growth of independent retailers with an enhanced offering."
For Costcutter stores, the renewed collaboration means continued access to Co-op Wholesale's market-leading convenience model and its highly regarded own-brand product range, along with additional benefits. Dawood Pervez, Managing Director of Bestway Wholesale, which is the parent company of Costcutter, highlighted the joint commitment to continuous improvement. "We're excited to extend our work with Co-op Wholesale to improve our offering and support retailer growth in this evolving market."
This renewed partnership marks a significant development in the convenience industry, building on a joint effort to enhance business propositions for independent retailers across the UK.