The Co-operative Group’s H1 2025 profits took a £80m hit due to a cyber attack, resulting in a pre-tax loss of £75m and a revenue impact of £206m. The attack disrupted operations, causing payment issues, product shortages, and data theft from 6.5 million customers.

Despite the challenges, Co-op’s CEO sees opportunities for improvement, focusing on refining their business and customer proposition. Revenue decreased by 2.1% to £5.4bn in H1 2025, with net debt reduced to £43m. Ongoing challenges include rising costs, volatility, and competition, prompting a disciplined investment approach.

The cyber attack highlighted the company’s strengths and weaknesses, leading to structural changes and long-term success planning. Co-op remains committed to managing cyber risks and investing in the future to navigate global challenges and market competition.

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