Coop Lombardia continues its development plan: seven Coop Como Consumo stores join its network

Coop Lombardia continues its development and consolidation across the region and, from 1° November 2026, seven stores belonging to the long-established co-operative Coop Como Consumo, located in the province of Como, will become part of its network.

The operation also involves the transfer of 93 employees, ensuring continuity of employment.

The development plan

The integration forms part of Coop Lombardia’s broader development plan, which includes investment in the modernisation of its store network, new store openings and strengthening the Co-operative’s presence in the area. This programme has included the refurbishment of several stores and, more recently, the opening of the new Monza San Rocco supermarket and the refurbishment of the Ipercoop store in Baggio, Milan, and now continues with the addition of the seven stores in the Como area.

Coop Como Consumo

Coop Como Consumo represents a long-established organisation in Como’s consumer co-operative movement, having built a direct relationship with its members and local communities over the years. A wealth of experience, relationships and co-operative values that now continues within Coop Lombardia.

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“The addition of the seven Coop Como Consumo stores represents a further step in Coop Lombardia’s development plan,” says Alfredo De Bellis, president of Coop Lombardia. “We are pursuing an investment programme aimed at strengthening and enhancing our presence in the area through new store openings, refurbishments and the integration of co-operative organisations. A particularly significant aspect of this operation is also the transfer of the 93 employees: for us, development is not simply the growth of our store network, but also means recognising the value of the people, skills and relationships built up over the years.”

“For Coop Como Consumo, a new phase is beginning, looking to the future while ensuring continuity,” emphasises Paolo Bernasconi, president of Coop Como Consumo. “Integration into Coop Lombardia represents an opportunity to create new prospects for our organisation, while keeping alive the values and connection with the area that have shaped our history. It is an important step that places members, employees and local communities at the centre.”

The operation confirms Coop Lombardia’s intention to combine growth, the protection of employment and the promotion of the co-operative model, consolidating its role in the Lombardy distribution sector.

This article was translated from the original Italian version with the assistance of artificial intelligence. In case of discrepancies, please refer to the original Italian version.