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Co-op

co-operative.coopSupermarkets, United Kingdom

Measured 26 Oct 2026, published 26 Oct 2026.

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Visibility this week

0.6%No change shown: First published reading, so there is nothing to compare against yet.

Named in 2 of 360 eligible answers.

11th of 14new

First published reading, so there is nothing to compare against yet.

Named in 2 eligible answers this week

Change over time

One point per published scan, one scan a week. The dashed line is the mean visibility of every company measured in the industry in that scan.

Co-opCategory average

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Measured	Co-op	Category average	Rank
26 Oct 2026	0.6%	18.4%	11th

What the results show

The scan of 26 Oct 2026, read plainly. Every figure here appears elsewhere on this page; nothing is estimated.

Co-op was named in 2 of 360 eligible AI answers to 124 supermarkets questions in the scan of 26 Oct 2026: a visibility of 0.6%. It ranks 11th of 14 companies measured. This is its first published reading, so there is no change to show yet. The category average is 18.4%, so Co-op sits 17.8 pp below it.

By engine, Co-op is strongest on Google AI Overviews (0.9%, named in 1 of 112 answers) and weakest on Google AI Mode (0.0%). It is above the category average on 0 of 3 engines.

It appears in answers to 1 of 124 questions. Where it is absent, other measured companies are named instead, most often Tesco.

By engine

Each engine was asked the same questions. The company against the category average on each engine, on one scale.

ChatGPT
Named in 1 of 124 answers · most visible: Tesco, 54.8%
Co-op: 0.8%
Category average: 20.8%
Google AI Overviews

The questions

Which of the 124 questions the engines named Co-op for, and which they answered with other companies instead.

Where Co-op is named

Named in answers to 1 of 124 questions this week. Most often:

Help me shortlist UK supermarkets that can demonstrate responsible sourcing and fair treatment of workers in their supply chains.
Sustainability and ethical practicesNamed in 2 of 3 answers · 2 of 3 engines

Where others are named instead

Questions this week where Co-op was not named and other measured companies were.

Which UK supermarkets have the widest, most consistently available range of gluten-free foods?

Recorded answers

A sample of the answers collected in this scan, with the engine, the capture time, who was named and what was cited.

Showing 10 of 10 recorded answers in this sample.

ChatGPTCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTC
“Help me shortlist UK supermarkets that can demonstrate responsible sourcing and fair treatment of workers in their supply chains.”
Shortlist: UK supermarkets for responsible sourcing and fair worker treatment If your priority is to shop with supermarkets that can show evidence of responsible sourcing, human-rights due diligence and action to improve workers’ conditions, I would start with Sainsbury’s, Co-op and Marks & Spencer, followed by Waitrose and Aldi\. The important distinction is between a supermarket that publishes an ethical sourcing policy and one that also discloses its suppliers, monitors working conditions, listens to workers and remedies abuses when they occur. No supermarket can …
Co-op namedSustainability and ethical practices
Also named: Waitrose, Aldi, Marks & Spencer
Google AI OverviewsCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTC
“Help me shortlist UK supermarkets that can demonstrate responsible sourcing and fair treatment of workers in their supply chains.”
… - The Co-op (Co-operative Group) - Worker & Sourcing Programs: Long-standing commitment to 100% Fairtrade own-brand hot drinks, wine, and sugar, meaning producers receive a guaranteed minimum price and a Fairtrade Premium. - Transparency & Standards: Holds the Fair Tax Mark (leading on corporate tax transparency) and actively engages in ethical trade initiatives (Ethical Trading Initiative member). - Independent Ratings: Frequently scores well in ethical consumer shopping guides for cooperative governance, community support, and product …
Co-op namedSustainability and ethical practices
Also named: Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl
ChatGPTCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTC
“Does my preferred supermarket usually have a broad range of products in stock, or can the choice vary a lot between stores?”
Your preferred supermarket will usually offer a broad range of products in its larger stores, but the choice can vary considerably between individual stores. In the UK, store size, location and local shopping habits all influence what is stocked. [www.which.co.uk](https://www.which.co.uk/policy-and-insight/article/just-the-basics-assessing-the-availability-of-supermarket-budget-ranges-aDhV34z45mJc Here’s what the evidence shows. - Large supermarkets\: Generally offer the widest selection of brands, own-label products, budget ranges and specialist items. - **Smaller local or …
Co-op not namedProduct range and availability
Also named: Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose
Google AI OverviewsCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTC
“Does my preferred supermarket usually have a broad range of products in stock, or can the choice vary a lot between stores?”
Supermarket product ranges vary significantly between stores depending on physical store size, format (such as a large hypermarket/extra store versus a small convenience or local metro/express branch), and local customer demographics.[[1]](https://theproducenews.com/headlines/trendspotting-traditional-grocery-stores-holding-ground-against-fierce-competition)[[2]](https://www.chegg.com/homework-help/questions-and-answers/1-conventional-supermarket-offers-least-one-store-brand-product-category-b-emphasizes-prod-q18207676) ### How Supermarket Choice Varies - Store Size and Format: Large …
Co-op not namedProduct range and availability
Also named: Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Aldi, Lidl
Google AI ModeCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTC
“Does my preferred supermarket usually have a broad range of products in stock, or can the choice vary a lot between stores?”
The choice and availability of products can vary a huge amount between different branches of the same supermarket chain. The range of stock typically depends on a few key structural differences: - Store Format and Size: Large hypermarkets and main superstores (like a Tesco Extra, Sainsbury's Superstore , or Asda Supercentre ) carry anywhere from 30,000 to over 40,000 product lines. In contrast, smaller convenience or "Local/Express" formats typically stock a much narrower range—often restricted to 2,000 to 3,000 core items, frequently omitting budget lines , specialist free-from …
Co-op not namedProduct range and availability
Also named: Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda
- which.co.uk
ChatGPTCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTC
“I hate seeing good food thrown away after I shop. What can I do to feel more confident that my supermarket is dealing with surplus food responsibly?”
It’s completely understandable to feel frustrated when perfectly good food gets thrown away. The good news is that you don’t have to rely on guesswork or a supermarket’s sustainability slogans to judge whether it’s handling surplus food responsibly. The most useful thing to look for is evidence that edible food is being redistributed to people first, rather than being thrown away, with composting or other recovery methods used for food that genuinely can’t be eaten. Here’s how you can check what your supermarket is doing and feel more confident about your shopping choices. ## 1\. Check …
Co-op not namedSustainability and ethical practices
Also named: Sainsbury's, Aldi
Google AI OverviewsCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTC
“How can I check whether my usual supermarket has a particular product in stock at my local store, and how reliable is that information?”
You can check supermarket stock online or via official apps , though availability is typically given as a live estimate rather than a real-time guarantee.[[1]](https://stockchecker.sainsburys.co.uk/)[[2]](https://help.sainsburys.co.uk/help/ordering/store-stock-checker)[[3]](https://www.tesco.com/help/pages/in-store-faqs/checking-product-availability/availability-of-products) ### How to Check Stock by Supermarket - Sainsbury's : Use the online Sainsbury's Store Stock Checker or the Help Centre header bar by entering your postcode and product …
Co-op not namedProduct range and availability
Also named: Sainsbury's, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl
Google AI ModeCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTC
“How can I check whether my usual supermarket has a particular product in stock at my local store, and how reliable is that information?”
Checking local supermarket stock before heading out can save you a wasted trip , though online systems come with a few built-in blind spots. ### How to Check Supermarket Stock 1. Supermarket Apps & Websites: Major chains (such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, and Morrisons) allow you to set your specific local branch as your "preferred store." You can then search for an item directly on their app or website, and it will usually display an estimated availability status for that exact location. 2. Click & Collect / Delivery Slots: Simulating a Click & Collect order for your local store …
Co-op not namedProduct range and availability
Also named: Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons
ChatGPTCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTC
“Why does my grocery order keep arriving much later than the delivery time I was given?”
If your grocery order keeps arriving much later than the promised delivery time, the most likely explanation is that the supermarket's delivery schedule is too optimistic for what its drivers and fulfilment system can actually manage that day. If it happens repeatedly, rather than just once, it may point to a recurring problem with how your local store schedules deliveries or plans its routes. I looked into the reasons UK supermarkets give for late deliveries and what you can do about it. ## Why your groceries may keep arriving late 1\. Earlier deliveries run late Drivers often have …
Co-op not namedOnline shopping, delivery and collection
Also named: Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's
Google AI OverviewsCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTC
“Why does my grocery order keep arriving much later than the delivery time I was given?”
Grocery orders arrive late because of store delays, a shortage of drivers, or sudden traffic and weather problems.[[1]](https://www.facebook.com/groups/166464424045273/posts/1811412139550485/)[[2]](https://www.facebook.com/groups/learntoqpon/posts/929304789568206/)[[3]](https://help.uber.com/en-GB/ubereats/stores/article/my-order-took-longer-than-expected ### Common Causes for Grocery Delivery Delays - Store Backlogs: Employees in the store may take longer to pick and pack your items if the store is very busy or …
Co-op not namedOnline shopping, delivery and collection
Also named: Uber Eats UK Limited, Tesco, Sainsbury's

Passages are the part of each answer around the mention, or the opening where the company is absent. Times are when the answer was collected.

Sources and citations

Where the answers that named the company pointed. A citation is a link the engine showed; it is not an endorsement.

None of the 2 answers naming Co-op linked to its own website. A citation is a link in the answer; it is recorded where the engine showed one.

ethicalconsumer.org2
aldi.co.uk1
authenticateis.com

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Measured against the same questions

The most visible companies in the industry and the companies either side of this one, this week.

Against the 13 other companies measured, Co-op ranks 11th. Tesco is the most visible at 53.1%, 52.5 pp ahead. Uber Eats UK Limited (2.5%) sits just above it and Booths (0.0%) just below.

Competitors measured against the same questions, with Co-op in position
#	Company	Visibility	Change
1	Tesco	53.1%, 191 of 360 eligible answers	No change shown: First published reading, so there is nothing to compare against yet.
2	Sainsbury's

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