Co-op reveals plans to open 100 new stores in 2019 creating 1,500 new jobs
The convenience store chain says it's the fourth consecutive year it has opened 100 new stores or more
CO-OP is taking on the larger supermarkets by announcing plans to open 100 new stores in 2019.
The convenience store chain says it's the fourth consecutive year it has opened 100 new stores or more - bucking trends seen on the high street where retailers have been closing shops.
More high street job cuts are on the horizon for 2019 as brutal conditions saw 150,000 lost this year.
Distressed retailers including Mothercare, Carpetright, New Look and Homebase used company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) - an insolvency procedure which allows struggling firms to close unprofitable stores.
While several retailers - including Asda, House of Fraser and Evans Cycles - are already expected to cut jobs in 2019.
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