The company was bought by the Co-operative Group in 2002 for a reported £15 million.
From 2000 to 2002, he headed the parliamentary office of the Co-operative Group.
The landmark building serves as the head office of the Co-operative Group.
The Co-operative Group launched its largest television advertising campaign in 2009.
He may not have had sophisticated language, but he and his companions were a co-operative group.
Priory was broken up and sold by the Co-operative Group in 2005.
The mining is done by local co-operative groups.
It also has agreements with the Co-operative Group for stock distribution and promotions.
The Co-operative Group relaunched its own membership scheme in 2006.
The Co-operative Group were announced as title sponsors for the 2009 Series.