US EditionStaff at UK supermarket say they are at risk due to having to work alone
- Staff at UK Co-op supermarkets report feeling at risk due to working alone on the shop floor in some stores as of 2025.
- Fears increased with Project Lunar, a plan to expand lone working from a 5-location trial last year to 60 branches, raising safety concerns.
- Workers describe threats from shoplifters, feeling unsafe even when two people are on duty, and emphasize that more staff deter crime effectively.
- More than 3,000 shoppers support a campaign urging the Co-op to stop lone working, while over 90% of staff hours were reportedly not one-on-one.
- Despite these concerns, the Co-op states it prioritizes colleague safety, invests in security measures, and supports communities with quality service.
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