Co-op reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(6,231 total reviews)
avatar

Kate Allum

Not enough data to show CEO approval

49% positive business outlook

Co-op has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,231 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 Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

6K reviews
3.0
Apr 28, 2026

OK

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly hard working people who genuinely want to do a good job.

Cons

Pay not amazing but great pension offer. Overall morale and culture is struggling due to poor performance and no salary increases/bonuses and threat of job losses.

avatar
Co-op Response
2w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for the contribution you’ve made during your time with Co‑op. We’re really pleased to hear your positive comments about colleagues, having friendly, hardworking people who care about doing a good job is something we’re proud of and want to protect. We also recognise the concerns you’ve raised around pay, morale, and the impact of business performance. We know that these factors can have a real effect on how it feels to work here, particularly during periods of uncertainty. While we can’t change those challenges overnight, feedback like yours plays an important role in shaping the conversations we’re having across the business and ensuring colleague experience remains a clear focus. We’re committed to listening and to making sure colleague voices are reflected in how we move forward. Thank you again for sharing your honest perspective.
3.0
Apr 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company for part time work in the UK.

Cons

CTM wages are low and should be improved.

avatar
Co-op Response
2w
Thank you for your review and feedback. We're pleased to see that you found us to ne a good employer. Our pay is based on a number of factors including external benchmarks, and is reviewed annually and our colleagues in some London stores also receive an allowance on top of the hourly pay.
2.0
Apr 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- The holiday allowance was somewhat generous

Cons

- The company does not support colleagues in the way that is used to. Things have definitely gotten worse throughout the years.

avatar
Co-op Response
1mo
We're sorry that you feel this way and hope that you have found a role that you are happy in.
Viewing 67 - 69 of 6,231 Reviews

Glassdoor has 6,698 Co-op reviews submitted anonymously by Co-op employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Co-op is right for you.