
Supporting retailers through the COVID crisis
Costcutter retailers Nadeem Ashraf and Nick Bradley talk about how they have managed their way through the COVID pandemic challenges with Costcutter’s support.
Role of Co-op Own Brand in the COVID crisis
Being able to sell Co-op Own Brand products was an enormous benefit for Costcutter retailers during the pandemic. Retailers Vijay Jaganathan and Hardeep Chahal, as well as Costcutter store manager Sam Wilson, explain why.
Turning the COVID lifeline shoppers into lifelong shoppers
Having attracted new lifeline shoppers during the pandemic, Costcutter is helping retailers convert them into lifelong shoppers. Retailers Larry Drumm and Vijay Jaganathan explain how this has helped their stores.

Switching to Value
Switching to Value
We are officially in a recession and forecasts predict it may take more than two years to return to where we were before COVID-19. Shoppers are quickly adapting, with 47% changing their spending habits to one of ‘value’. Find out how to make the switch to a value offer in this short guide.
BE THE LIFELINE OF YOUR COMMUNITY
The Coronavirus pandemic and looming recession means shopper behaviour is changing fast. Keeping pace with this change is vital for all independent retailers. We asked 1,000 Costcutter shoppers what matters to them most at this time.
Download the survey to find out what they told us and what this means for your business.


CC Marketing Guide
MARKETING TO YOUR SHOPPERS IN A RECESSION
Engaging new and existing shoppers in a recession means having effective traditional and digital marketing. There are plenty of ways independent retailers can draw in new shoppers and convert them into lifelong customers.
In this bite sized guide, you’ll find ideas and inspiration of what will be needed to engage shoppers in the current recession.
Prepare for the challenges that lie ahead
Challenging times lie ahead for your store and your shoppers. You need to start thinking about how you are going to adapt your offer today.
In this video, some of our senior exec team outline the main changes you need to consider. If you have any questions, why not get in touch and we can talk to you about how we can help you change your store:
- Fantastic support with the best BDM to store ratio in the sector
- Unique Shopper First insights to tailor your store to attract new shoppers
- Amazing range, including Co-op Own Brand products
- Unmatched commercial terms including rebate of up to 6%
- Join Costcutter today and receive £1,000 of free Co-op Own Brand products
Become a Costcutter Retailer
If you are interested in joining a business whose mission is to help you thrive, then register your interest now and we will be in touch.

Independant retailers still look thrive through pandemic

Costcutter Southfields, Letchworth
Costcutter Southfields, Letchworth
Letchworth “They’ve only been running the store for a month but the new owners of Southfields Costcutter in Letchworth are already a big hit with local shoppers. Store owner, Fatih ‘Face’ Kilic, has seen sales increase to £48,000 a week, compared with £33,000 before and he’s confident that will only increase, thanks to the increased range and choice.”

Costcutter Saxmunden, Suffolk
Costcutter Saxmunden, Suffolk
“Costcutter is always happy to welcome a new store to the family but the lockdown has made it hard for some retailers to make the full switchover. For the newly joined Saxmunden Costcutter in Suffolk, the lockdown came just before it was due to have a refurbishment. Despite that being delayed, Danny Pont’s forecourt store has increased sales by 25% since he joined, all because of the popularity of the Costcutter range and Co-op Own Brand products.”

Costcutter Crankhall Lane, West Midlands
Costcutter Crankhall Lane, West Midlands
“It’s safe to safe that Shahih ‘Danny’ Ahmed, store owner of Crankhall Lane, West Midlands, is very happy about joining the Costcutter family. Since refurbishing in March, the Birmingham store has seen daily footfall triple to 1,000 customers, basket spend increase from £3.29 to £14 and weekly sales go from £5,000 to £30,000.”
Become a Costcutter Retailer
If you are interested in joining a business whose mission is to help you thrive, then register your interest now and we will be in touch.

Why become a Costcutter retailer?

Grow Sales & Profits
Grow your sales by 20%
Find out how our unique Shopper First growth programme, highly skilled BDM team and incredible range, including Co-op Own Brand, can drive your sales.

Attract new shoppers
With our sector leading marketing and tailored shopper insights, we can help you attract new shoppers into your store

Exceptional commercial terms
No fees, and a rebate of up to 6% makes our commercial terms the most attractive in the sector.