Retail

Co-operative Retail Logistics (CRL) is part of the Co-operative Group (CWS) Ltd, the largest consumer co-operative in the UK which employs over 69,000 people. It is the main distribution arm of the Co-operative Retail Trading Group (CRTG) of which the Co-operative Group is the largest member.

CRTG has more than 3,000 food outlets in high street locations in towns and villages across the UK. 

Home Retail Group is the UK's leading home and general merchandise retailer with sales of £5.9 billion in the last financial year.  They sell products under two distinctive and complementary brands - Argos and Homebase - that are household names in the UK.

Between them, their retail brands have more than 60 years of market heritage and consumer awareness.  Argos was founded in 1973 and Homebase in 1981.  They have been shaping modern retailing ever since.

Argos are a unique multi-channel retailer recognised for choice, value and convenience. They sell general merchandise and products for the home from over 700 stores throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland, online and over the telephone.

Sainsbury's Supermarkets is the UK's longest standing major food retailing chain, having opened its first store in 1869. The Sainsbury's brand is built upon a heritage of providing customers with healthy, safe, fresh and tasty food. Today it differentiates itself by offering a broad range of great quality products at fair prices with particular emphasis on fresh food, a strong ethical approach to business and continuous leadership and innovation.