Food, Insurance, Funeralcare, Legal Services, Electrical, Power, Estates, Digital The Co-op is one of the world's largest consumer co-operatives, owned by more than eight million members. It is the UK's fifth biggest food retailer operating across the country with almost 2,800 local, convenience and medium-sized stores. Amongst its other wholly-owned businesses are the UK's number one funeral services provider, a major general insurer and a developing legal services business. The Group also has a minority shareholding in The Co-operative Bank and a joint-venture travel business with Thomas Cook. As well as having clear financial and operational objectives, the Group, which operates 3,500 outlets and employs approaching 70,000 people, is a recognised leader for its social goals and community-led programmes.