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| company_name = Midlands Co-operative Society Limited
| company_name = Midlands Co-operative Society Limited
| company_logo = [[Image:Co-oplogo.png|80px]]
| company_logo = [[Image:Co-oplogo.png|80px]]<br/>'''Midlands'''
| company_type = [[Consumers' cooperative|Consumer Co-operative]]
| company_type = [[Consumer Co-operative]]
| foundation =
| foundation =
| location = [[Lichfield]]
| location = Central House, Hermes Road, Litchfield, Staffs. WS13 6RH
| key_people = John Fitzgerald, CEO
| key_people = Dave Roberts, President<br/>John Fitzgerald, Chief Executive
| area_served = [[English Midlands|Midlands]] of [[England]]
| area_served = [[English Midlands]]
| members = 897,853 ([[2007]])
| members = 897,853 (2007)
| industry =
| industry =
| products =
| products =
| revenue = [[British Pound|£]]721,135,000 ([[2007]])
| revenue = [[Pound sterling|£]]721,135,000 (2007)
| operating_income =
| operating_income =
| net_income =
| net_income =
| num_employees = 7,661 ([[2007]])
| num_employees = 7,661 (2007)
| parent =
| parent =
| subsid =
| subsid =
| homepage = [http://www.midlandsco-op.com/ midlandsco-op.com]
| homepage = [http://www.midlandsco-op.com/ www.midlandsco-op.com]
| footnotes =
| footnotes =
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The '''Midlands Co-operative Society''', or '''Midlands Co-op''', is a regional [[consumer cooperative|consumer co-operative]] in the [[United Kingdom]]. Since the merger of [[The Co-operative Group]] and [[United Co-operatives]] in 2007, it is the second-largest such Society. As its name suggests, the Society operates predominately in the [[English Midlands|Midlands]] of [[England]].
The '''Midlands Co-operative Society Limited''' is a regional [[consumer co-operative]] in the [[United Kingdom]]. It is a registered [[Industrial and Provident Society]],<ref>Registered in England and Wales under the [[Companies Act 1985]], No. 10143R</ref> a member of the [[Co-operative Union]] Ltd., the [[Co-operative Retail Trading Group]], the [[Co-operative Travel Trading Group]] and a corporate member of [[Co-operative Group]] Ltd. (formerly Co-operative Wholesale Society), the largest consumer co-operative in the world.

Since the merger of The Co-operative Group and [[United Co-operatives]] in 2007, it is now the second-largest co-operative in the UK. As its name suggests, the Society operates predominately in the [[English Midlands]]. Head office is located at [[Litchfield]] in [[Staffordshire]].


==History==
==History==
The Society can be traced back to the [[Derby]] Co-operative Society which, in 1854, was one of the first [[co-operative]]s in the Midlands. In 1969 a number of [[Leicestershire]] societies merged to form the Leicestershire Co-operative Society Limited. Similar circumstances occurred in 1985 across [[Derbyshire]], [[Staffordshire]] and [[Birmingham]] forming the Central Midlands Co-operative Society Limited. In 1995 the boards of the Leicestershire and Central Midlands Societies, which were financially sound and trading profitably, agreed to merge. Since 1854, 72 separate mergers between different societies have been undertaken to form today's Midlands Co-op.
The Society traces its origins to the [[Derby]] Co-operative Society which, in 1854, was one of the first [[co-operative]]s in the Midlands. In 1969, a number of [[Leicestershire]] societies merged to form the Leicestershire Co-operative Society Limited. Similar circumstances occurred in 1985 across [[Derbyshire]], [[Staffordshire]] and [[Birmingham]] forming the Central Midlands Co-operative Society Limited. In 1995, the boards of the Leicestershire and Central Midlands Societies, which were financially sound and trading profitably, agreed to merge. Since 1854, 72 separate mergers between different societies have been undertaken to form today's Midlands Co-op.


Most recently, [[Chesterfield Co-operative Society]] merged with the Society in 2001, [[Ilkeston Co-operative Society]] in 2006, and [[Raunds Co-operative Society]] in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web
Most recently, [[Chesterfield Co-operative Society]] merged with the Society in 2001, [[Ilkeston Co-operative Society]] in 2006, and [[Raunds Co-operative Society]] in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web
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==Services==
==Trading activities==
Membership is open to all residents of the Society's trading area, with members receiving a share of the profits in the form of [[dividend]].

;Food retailing
;Food retailing
The Society operates 169 food stores throughout its trading area. It has [[superstores]] & [[supermarkets]] as well as [[convenience stores]]. Many are now rebranding as 'The Co-operative Food' stores - copying branding from The Co-operative Group. The whole Midlands Co-op food estate will be rebranded over 2-3 years.
The Society operates 169 [[supermarkets]] as well as [[convenience stores]] throughout its trading area. Many are now rebranding as [[The Co-operative Food]], mirroring branding from The Co-operative Group. The entire food estate will be rebranded over the next 2–3 years.


;Travel agency
;Travel agents
With the transfer of Ilkeston's travel business the society now has a large portfolio of over 100 travel agencies. These agencies currently have two formats: the traditional Midlands' 'Co-op Travel' and 'Ilkeston Co-op Travel'.
With the transfer of the Ilkeston Society, the Midlands Co-operative now has a large portfolio of over 100 travel agents. These agencies currently operate both the traditional Midlands' ''Co-op Travel'' and ''Ilkeston Co-op Travel'' formats.


;Funeral directors
;Funerals
The society operates from 80 funeral homes throughout the region.
Midlands Co-op Funeral Services operates some 80 funeral homes throughout the region.


;Non-food retailing
;Non-food retailing
Unlike many co-operatives, the society maintains a number of non-food stores. These consist of six department stores in [[Chesterfield]], [[Coalville]], [[Derby]], Ilkeston, [[Stafford]] and [[Wigston]]. It also has 6 other specialist non-food stores, selling beds, electrical and various other products.
Unlike many co-operatives, the Society maintains a number of non-food stores. These consist of six department stores in [[Chesterfield]], [[Coalville]], [[Derby]], Ilkeston, [[Stafford]] and [[Wigston]] respectively. It also operates six other specialist non-food stores, selling beds and electrical products.


;Garages
;Automotive
The society operates five car and light-commercial vehicle servicing garages and [[MoT]] testing stations in Birmingham, Leicester, [[Loughborough]], [[Melton Mowbray]] and [[Alfreton]]. It also has a single [[Suzuki]] car franchise in [[Kettering]].
The Society operates five car and light-commercial vehicle servicing garages and [[MoT]] testing stations in Birmingham, Leicester, [[Loughborough]], [[Melton Mowbray]] and [[Alfreton]]. It also has a single [[Suzuki]] car franchise in [[Kettering]].


==See also==
==See also==
*[[The Co-operative brand]]
*[[British co-operative movement]]
*[[British co-operative movement]]
*[[History of the cooperative movement]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}<!--added above External links/Sources by script-assisted edit-->


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.midlandsco-op.com/ Official website]
*[http://www.midlandsco-op.com/ Midlands Co-operative Society]
* {{Waybackdate|site=http://www.ilkeston-coop.co.uk|date=20050901074347}} – the former Ilkeston Co-op site in 2005
* {{Waybackdate|site=http://www.ilkeston-coop.co.uk|date=20050901074347}} – the former Ilkeston Co-op site in 2005


{{UK consumer co-ops}}
{{UK consumer co-ops}}


Revision as of 02:21, 5 September 2009

Not to be confused with The Midcounties Co-operative.
Midlands Co-operative Society Limited
Company typeConsumer Co-operative
GegründetApril 1995 Edit this on Wikidata
HauptsitzCentral House, Hermes Road, Litchfield, Staffs. WS13 6RH
Area served
English Midlands
Key people
Dave Roberts, President
John Fitzgerald, Chief Executive
Revenue£721,135,000 (2007)
Mitglieder897,853 (2007)
Number of employees
7,661 (2007)
Websitewww.midlandsco-op.com

The Midlands Co-operative Society Limited is a regional consumer co-operative in the United Kingdom. It is a registered Industrial and Provident Society,[1] a member of the Co-operative Union Ltd., the Co-operative Retail Trading Group, the Co-operative Travel Trading Group and a corporate member of Co-operative Group Ltd. (formerly Co-operative Wholesale Society), the largest consumer co-operative in the world.

Since the merger of The Co-operative Group and United Co-operatives in 2007, it is now the second-largest co-operative in the UK. As its name suggests, the Society operates predominately in the English Midlands. Head office is located at Litchfield in Staffordshire.

History

The Society traces its origins to the Derby Co-operative Society which, in 1854, was one of the first co-operatives in the Midlands. In 1969, a number of Leicestershire societies merged to form the Leicestershire Co-operative Society Limited. Similar circumstances occurred in 1985 across Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Birmingham forming the Central Midlands Co-operative Society Limited. In 1995, the boards of the Leicestershire and Central Midlands Societies, which were financially sound and trading profitably, agreed to merge. Since 1854, 72 separate mergers between different societies have been undertaken to form today's Midlands Co-op.

Most recently, Chesterfield Co-operative Society merged with the Society in 2001, Ilkeston Co-operative Society in 2006, and Raunds Co-operative Society in 2007.[2]

Services

Membership is open to all residents of the Society's trading area, with members receiving a share of the profits in the form of dividend.

Food retailing

The Society operates 169 supermarkets as well as convenience stores throughout its trading area. Many are now rebranding as The Co-operative Food, mirroring branding from The Co-operative Group. The entire food estate will be rebranded over the next 2–3 years.

Travel agents

With the transfer of the Ilkeston Society, the Midlands Co-operative now has a large portfolio of over 100 travel agents. These agencies currently operate both the traditional Midlands' Co-op Travel and Ilkeston Co-op Travel formats.

Funeral directors

Midlands Co-op Funeral Services operates some 80 funeral homes throughout the region.

Non-food retailing

Unlike many co-operatives, the Society maintains a number of non-food stores. These consist of six department stores in Chesterfield, Coalville, Derby, Ilkeston, Stafford and Wigston respectively. It also operates six other specialist non-food stores, selling beds and electrical products.

Garages

The Society operates five car and light-commercial vehicle servicing garages and MoT testing stations in Birmingham, Leicester, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray and Alfreton. It also has a single Suzuki car franchise in Kettering.

See also

References

  1. ^ Registered in England and Wales under the Companies Act 1985, No. 10143R
  2. ^ "Midlands Co-operative Society Limited, number 10143R". Mutuals Public register. FSA. Retrieved 2008-08-12.


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