Midcounties Co-operative has finalised an agreement with an independent travel agency to transfer seven of its branches, including Grantham, to the society’s retail travel division.
The deal sees the Carrick Travel site in Guildhall Street join Co-operative Travel.
Rad Sofronijevic, chief operating officer of Co-operative Travel, said: “Despite the challenges of Covid-19, Travel remains core to Midcounties’ long-term strategy.
“The transfer of Carrick Travel gives us the opportunity to grow the Co-operative Travel operations for the benefit of our members, with shops that are located in the heart of their communities and to serve an additional customer base that complements our own.
“We look forward to nurturing and supporting the former Carrick Travel branches and their staff.
“Their welcome addition will strengthen the position of Midcounties Co-operative’s Travel division for the future.”
Tina Nason and Tracey Carter, owners of Carrick Travel, who will not be joining those staff transferring to Co-operative Travel, as part of the agreement, added: “It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to Carrick Travel. However, we are incredibly happy that the journeys of our valued customers and many of our talented colleagues will continue under Co-operative Travel.”
The seven branches that have transferred to Co-operative Travel are in Kenilworth, Stratford Upon Avon, Leamington Spa, Cheylesmore, Pershore, Grantham and Newark.
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