Wed, 14 May 2025

Wed, 14 May 2025 Co-op says shelves to be more fully stocked this weekend

The grocery chain says it is working with its suppliers to restock shelves after a cyber-attack.

* Co-op customers can expect to see stocks on shelves return to normal levels by this weekend.
* The company's online ordering system has been switched back on after a cyber-attack that resulted in payment problems and shortages of goods in shops.
* The hack was carried out using the DragonForce cyber crime service, which also claims responsibility for attacks on Marks and Spencer and an attempted hack on Harrods.
* Co-op's systems were shut down to limit the impact of the attack, resulting in huge disruption to deliveries.
* Shoppers have reported empty store shelves, particularly in rural communities where the retailer is a major food supplier.
* The company says all payments systems, including contactless payments, are now back up and running.
* Experts warn that the cyber-attack will have a long-lasting impact on the Co-op's reputation and finances.
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