Co-op 25% Off: Member Discount After Cyberattack – UK News
- Following a significant cyberattack that impacted its stores in May, Co-op is providing its 6.5 million members with a 25% discount on a £40 shop as a gesture...
- The retailer confirmed that hackers also accessed and stole personal data, including names and contact details of its members.
- The discount offer, available to both existing and new members, is valid from June 18 to June 24, as Co-op stores return to normal operations after the "cyberattack...
co-op members, rejoice! Get a 25% discount on your next shop, a direct response to the recent cyberattack that disrupted stores. This special offer, available from June 18th to 24th, is Co-op’s thank you for your patience. The attack led to empty shelves and data breaches, impacting 6.5 million members, but Co-op is recovering. Amidst the challenges, hackers stole names and contact details. Other retailers faced similar situations. Matt Hood, Co-op’s managing director, expresses gratitude and promises more value rewards. This news is brought to you by News Directory 3. Discover what’s next as Co-op enhances member benefits this summer.
Co-op Offers Discount After Cyberattack Disrupts Stores, Steals Data
Updated June 18, 2025
Following a significant cyberattack that impacted its stores in May, Co-op is providing its 6.5 million members with a 25% discount on a £40 shop as a gesture of gratitude.The cyberattack, one of several recently targeting retailers, led to bare shelves and payment disruptions across Co-op’s 2,300 food stores.
The retailer confirmed that hackers also accessed and stole personal data, including names and contact details of its members. Other retailers, including marks & Spencer and Harrods, have also been targeted by cyberattacks recently. M&S estimates the cost of their incident at around £300 million.
The discount offer, available to both existing and new members, is valid from June 18 to June 24, as Co-op stores return to normal operations after the “cyberattack recovery.”
Matt Hood, managing director of food at co-op, expressed gratitude to the members. “I’m vrey proud that, thanks to the work of our colleagues, we are very near to making a full and complete recovery from the recent cyberattack on our Co-op,” Hood said. He added that he was delighted to see stores returning to normal and serving shoppers and communities again.
“We are so grateful to our member owners for their support and patience with us during what was a very arduous time and hope this gesture of appreciation goes a little way to showing them our thanks, with more value rewards to come over the summer,” Hood said.
What’s next
Co-op plans to roll out additional value rewards for its members throughout the summer, aiming to further compensate for the disruptions caused by the recent cyberattack.