Co-operative Retail Conference 2025

About the event

Co-operative Retail Conference is the only annual event designed specifically for co-operative retailers. It attracts leaders, managers and directors of consumer owned retail co-operatives from across the UK.

The conference represents a unique opportunity for those involved in co-operative retail to learn from experts, meet with peers and discuss how their businesses are responding to challenges. With keynote presentations from industry specialists and best practice from retailers, the conference is an unrivalled learning and networking opportunity.

Format

• This is an in-person event taking place at Eastwood Hall, Nottingham from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 March 2025
• The event will start with a networking dinner on Friday evening
• There will be a full day of sessions, discussion and networking on Saturday, with plenty of refreshment breaks, lunch and a gala dinner in the evening
• A final Sunday morning session will bring the event to a close before attendees check out 

Who should attend?

• Leaders, managers and directors of consumer owned retail co-operatives across the UK.

Programme

• Once announced, the line-up of speakers and sessions can be found over on the Co-operative Retail Conference page.

Event packages - pricing update coming soon

Full weekend delegate (Fri-Sun)

Member: £ + VAT per person
Non-member: £ + VAT per person
What’s included?

• Accommodation from 3pm Friday 14 March – 11am Sunday 16 March
• Networking buffet dinner with drinks reception on Friday 14 March
• Breakfast on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March
• Full day conference (9am-5pm) on Saturday 15 March
• Lunch and unlimited refreshments on Saturday 15 March
• Gala dinner with drinks reception on Saturday 15 March
• Morning conference session Sunday 16 March
• Grab and go lunch bag on Sunday 16 March

Half weekend delegate – Fri-Sat

Member: £ + VAT per person
Non-member: £ + VAT per person
What’s included?

• Accommodation from 3pm Friday 14 March – 11am Saturday 15 March
• Networking buffet dinner with drinks reception on Friday 14 March
• Breakfast on Saturday 15 March
• Full day conference (9am-5pm) on Saturday 15 March
• Lunch and unlimited refreshments on Saturday 15 March

Half weekend delegate – Sat-Sun

Member: £ + VAT per person
Non-member: £ + VAT per person
What’s included?

• Accommodation from 3pm Saturday 15 March – 11am Sunday 16 March
• Full day conference (9am-5pm) on Saturday 15 March
• Lunch and unlimited refreshments on Saturday 15 March
• Gala dinner with drinks reception on Saturday 15 March
• Breakfast on Sunday 16 March
• Grab and go lunch bag on Sunday 26 March

Saturday day  delegate

Member: £ + VAT per person
Non-member: £ + VAT per person
What’s included?

• Full day conference (9am-5pm) on Saturday 15 March
• Lunch and unlimited refreshments on Saturday 15 March

Thursday accommodation plus full weekend

Member: £ + VAT per person
Non-member: £ + VAT per person
What’s included?

• Accommodation from 3pm Thursday 13 March – 11am Sunday 16 March
• Breakfast on Friday 14, Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March
• Networking buffet dinner with drinks reception on Friday 14 March
• Full day conference (9am-5pm) on Saturday 15 March
• Gala dinner with drinks reception on Saturday 25 March
• Lunch and unlimited refreshments on Saturday 15 March
• Gala dinner with drinks reception on Saturday 15 March
• Morning conference session Sunday 16 March
• Grab and go lunch bag on Sunday 16 March

How to book?

Through our booking form. In order to process your booking, please have ready the following information:

• Attendee full name
• Attendee email address
• Organisation
• Dietary or special requirements
• Ticket type
• Address and PO number (if applicable) if you require an invoice to pay for your ticket (online payment is also available)

Cancellations policy

Any cancellations made within 28 days of a ticketed event are subject to full payment with no refund. Delegate name swaps can be made free of charge until the day of the event. Please contact us via [email protected] to discuss.