Title Case Study Increasing energy costs, dominance of the big four supermarkets, soaring food costs, growth in online travel bookings and a decline in the death rate are just some of the diverse challenges facing Midlands Co-operative Society on a daily basis. Employing almost 8,000 people, the Midlands Co-operative Society is the largest regional Co-operative Society in the UK. Trading mainly in Derbyshire, Leicestershire and the Greater Midlands, the organisation has recorded gross sales in excess of £749 Million. The principal areas of activity include Retail (food and non-food), Travel, Funeral Services (including Florists) and Transport. There is also a substantial investment property portfolio. Midlands Co-operative Society stands apart from other retailers as it i

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