Co-op Wholesale and Costcutter Supermarkets Group have agreed a new supply arrangement, after months of speculation over what would happen to supplies to Costcutter stores when an original agreement was due to end in December 2025.
Costcutter has been supplied by Co-op Wholesale, under its former name Nisa, since 2018.
In a statement released today, the busiesses said that this ”partnership signals the start of a new opportunity, bringing the collaboration and strength of both businesses, to unlock greater value for independent retailers”.
Katie Secretan, managing director of Co-op Wholesale, says: “I am delighted to announce this new agreement which goes further than just a supply deal; we are jointly focused on true partnership as the key ingredient for mutual success, as we collectively support independent retailers to grow through our market leading propositions.”
Dawood Pervez, managing director of Bestway Wholesale, adds: “The continuation of our collaboration will see Costcutter stores continue to benefit from the market-leading full-service convenience model from Co-op Wholesale, including access to the iconic and best in class Co-op own brand products.
”Both businesses are committed to working together to continuously improve the offer, supporting retailer growth in an evolving market.”
