Charges removed for Nisa retailers who hit 75% sourcing requirement

The Nisa symbol group has removed standard membership fees, delivery charges and surcharges for retailers who source 75% of their stock from Co-op Wholesale.

A complete reset of the Nisa symbol group is designed to remove the complexity and costs that have historically held retailers back.

The stronger, simpler and more competitive offer also includes:​

• Enhanced commercial benefits with rebate opportunities of up to 6%.​

• A fresh, modern fascia identity designed to elevate Nisa’s presence on the high street.

• Access to the full Co-op range proposition made up of 2,400 Co-op own brand products, bringing retailers breadth, quality and consistency trusted by shoppers across the UK.​

• Enhanced digital media screen technology in store, delivering dynamic mission-based content, promotions and supplier programmes to drive real-time sales​.

• Access to modern PoS, clearer navigation and a consistent brand presence that elevates the shopper experience.​

• A strengthened ‘more-for-more’ partnership model built around transparency, simplicity and retailer success.

Katie Secretan, managing director of Co‑op Wholesale, said: “This is a landmark moment for Nisa and our independent partners as we launch a fully modernised symbol group proposition that removes friction, takes away unnecessary charges and gives retailers more of what they need to thrive. This is a proposition built for growth, built for today’s shopper and built to help retailers win.”​

The first store featuring the new fascia and full proposition is Nisa Dallam in Warrington, Cheshire.​

Mike Sohal, owner of Nisa Dallam, said: “For many independent retailers, particularly in the last quarter, it’s been a bit quiet and we knew we needed to do something about it. So this all came at the perfect time for us.

“But it’s not just about the fascia, it’s about doing business as simply as we can, and that’s the key benefit of what Co-op Wholesale has done for its independent retailers. This is alongside the space we’ve made available to introduce stronger ranges within the key missions for us, such as in-store bakery, chilled and frozen, and I’m really hopeful that we will see it positively impact sales.”

Nisa’s longstanding charity, Making a Difference Locally (MADL), also sees a refresh with a bolder identity. MADL remains on track to hit a total of £20 million raised by this year, reinforcing its role as a powerful differentiator for Nisa retailers.​

​Sohal said: “Having the stronger presence of MADL in the store as part of this refit helps my shoppers understand how by shopping with us, they can help get vital funding back into their community, so we can all thrive.”