Somerfield supermarket is a chain of supermarkets in the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1977 by John Somerfield. The company has its headquarters in Bristol, England.
The company operates over 1,000 stores across the United Kingdom. The company employs over 35,000 people. The company is owned by Co-operative Group.
Products
The company sells food, drink, and other household items. The company also sells clothing, electronics, and other items.
History
The company was founded in 1977 by John Somerfield. The company opened its first store in Bristol, England. The company expanded rapidly in the 1980s and 1990s. In 2000, the company merged with Co-operative Group. In 2006, the company acquired Alldays.
In 2007, the company sold its Somerfield Stores to Morrisons. In 2008, the company changed its name to The Co-operative Group. In 2012, the company rebranded itself as The Co-operative Group Limited.
Are there any Somerfield supermarket left?
No, all Somerfield stores were sold to Morrisons in 2007. The Co-operative Group still operates supermarkets under its own name.
Did Morrisons buy Somerfield?
Yes, Morrisons bought Somerfield in 2007. All Somerfield stores were sold to Morrisons. The Co-operative Group still operates supermarkets under its own name.
What replaced Somerfield?
The Co-operative Group still operates supermarkets under its own name. All Somerfield stores were sold to Morrisons in 2007.
When did Gateway change to Somerfield?
The company was founded in 1977 as Somerfield. The company changed its name to The Co-operative Group in 2008.
Somerfield stocked a wide range of products including groceries, clothing, electronics and other household items. The company was known for its low prices and convenient locations. Somerfield was acquired by The Co-operative Group in 2000. All Somerfield stores were sold to Morrisons in 2007. The Co-operative Group still operates supermarkets under its own name. Thanks for reading and dropping by supermarket near me open