Somerfield
British supermarket history
The story of Somerfield
Somerfield emerged from the restructuring of Gateway and other supermarket assets, becoming a familiar neighbourhood supermarket chain. The Co-operative Group bought the business and converted stores.
Ownership and development
Somerfield plc; Co-operative Group from 2009. Somerfield emerged from the restructuring of Gateway and other supermarket assets, becoming a familiar neighbourhood supermarket chain. The Co-operative Group bought the business and converted stores.
Branding through the years
Blue-and-red Somerfield identity; later updated shopfronts before Co-op conversion.
Historical milestones
- 1990s | Somerfield branding expands
- 2009 | Co-operative Group acquisition
- 2011 | Final store conversions
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Brand timeline
Somerfield branding expands
Co-operative Group acquisition
Final store conversions
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