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. 

Somerfield is one of the UK’s largest high street supermarket chains with more than 1,000 stores throughout the country.  Goods are distributed to stores around the country from Somerfield’s twelve distribution centres split into five operating regions using 3rd party logistics companies Exel and Wincanton.

With regular seasonal and promotional store activities it is essential for depots to receive a consistent supply of good quality temporary staff to support the high peaks and troughs in daily/weekly volumes.

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Peacocks are a leading UK fashion value retailer offering trendy fashions for all the family at unbeatable value by combining quality, style and low prices for womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, footwear and accessories.

Bonmarché is UK's largest value retailer selling affordable quality womenswear in a wide range of sizes (12-24) to women over 45 years. Ranges include casual and formal separates, outerwear, swimwear, lingerie nightwear and accessories, all designed with the more mature figure in mind.

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.