Prices are much higher than in supermarket chains like Tesco but the focus on fair trade goods at the Co-op redeems that fact. The main attraction is convenience as the store is well stocked with all the essentials you might need and saves a trip to a supermarket. Also, since it’s open until 9pm on weekdays, it’s useful when you need a last minute ingredient for dinner. Saturdays are busy and it’s not unusual to find bare shelves later in the day so it really is suited for weektime supplies rather than Saturday afternoon full shops. Queues are normally short although at times they can get out of hand. The staff are very friendly and could easily work in Waitrose which always helps!