Co-op Atlantic facts for kids
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| Founded | 1927 |
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Co-op Atlantic was a special kind of business in Canada called a consumers' cooperative. Imagine a business that is owned by the people who use its services, not by a few big bosses! That's what a co-op is. Its main office was in Moncton, New Brunswick.
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How Co-op Atlantic Started
Co-op Atlantic began way back in 1927 in Moncton. It started as a small group that helped local farmers. The main idea was to give farmers a way to sell their animals and get supplies. It was like a team effort to help everyone in the farming community.
Over time, this small group grew much bigger. It became a network of many different co-op businesses. These businesses were spread across Atlantic Canada and even into Quebec.
Changes in 2015
In 2015, Co-op Atlantic made a big change. It sold its part of the business that handled grocery distribution to another company called Sobeys. This meant that Sobeys started supplying groceries to the Co-op stores.
As part of this deal, some Co-op grocery stores were sold to Sobeys. They changed their names to Foodland stores. Also, some Co-op gas stations were sold and became either Shell or FastFuel stations.
What Kinds of Businesses Were Part of Co-op Atlantic?
Co-op Atlantic included many different types of businesses. These were all part of the larger co-op family. Here are some examples of the main businesses:
- Co-op stores: These were like regular supermarkets where people could buy groceries.
- Co-op Feed/Country Stores: These stores helped farmers by selling them supplies for their farms and animals.
- Co-op Fuels: These businesses provided heating oil and fuel.
- The Medicine Shoppe: This was a type of pharmacy where people could get their medicines.
- Avide: This group helped with designing and building things.
- RiteSTOP: These were convenience stores where you could quickly grab snacks or drinks.
- Maximum Security: This business helped keep homes and businesses safe with security systems.
See Also
- List of Canadian supermarkets
