Co-op Atlantic
Co-op Atlantic is a Canadian collectively owned consumers' cooperative. The cooperative is legally owned by its members and controlled by a board of directors. The head offices of Co-op Atlantic are located in Moncton, New Brunswick.
History
The company was founded in 1927 in Moncton as a small Agricultural supply agricultural co-operative whose main idea was to provide a means for local farmers to promote their livestock. Today the group has 128 member co-operative enterprises across Atlantic Canada and Quebec.In 2015, Sobeys acquired the company's store and gas units.
Main enterprises
The following is a list of the main enterprises.Name | Type of Co-op |
Co-op stores | Supermarket |
Co-op Feed/Country Stores | Agricultural supply |
Co-op Fuels | Heating and Fuel Oils |
The Medicine Shoppe | Pharmacy |
Avide | Design-build |
RiteSTOP | Convenience store |
Maximum Security | Home and commercial security |