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Co-operative Group Snaps Up London Costcutter Stores

The Co-operative Group has acquired ten London-based Costcutter stores. Located in boroughs such as Southwark, Tower Hamlets and Hackney, the stores will have a £3m refit in 2013. Employees will be given the chance to joint the Co-operative.

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