Coop Lombardia, the Italian cooperative retailer, is integrating seven stores in Como province from historic cooperative Coop Como Consumo, effective 1 November 2026, with 93 employees transferring to safeguard jobs and trading continuity. President Alfredo De Bellis said the move advances Coop Lombardia’s regional development plan, which includes new openings, refurbishments and integrations of other cooperatives. (GDO News)