Ben Tirebuck, Editor
Jul 1, 20232 min
Updated: Jul 10, 2023
“The night was even more special because staff from a number of businesses were there to accept the Excellence in Sustainability, Excellence in Large Business, Excellence in Retail (>11 employees) and Outstanding Community Organisation Awards,” he said.
With businesses across the Hastings and Camden Haven, employing more than 350 locals, the Hastings Co-op business scope includes fuel, supermarkets, liquor stores, department stores, hardware and rural supplies and car hire and is an integral part of the local community.
“Our aim is to create a sense of belonging where staff and members are family, customers are friends and suppliers are partners,” Mr de Groot said.
While the Co-op continues to grow and diversify to benefit members, customers and employees, their focus firmly remains on rewarding members who are part of the Co-op family, giving back to local groups and charities, being one of the largest employers of youth in the area and showcasing local producers.
By turnover, Hastings Co-op is the second largest consumer/retail co-operative in Australia, and one of the longest serving independent co-ops in Australia, which is a testament to the local dairy farmers who saw the benefit of joining forces back in 1916.
Customers are invited to join Co-op 100, which is the Hastings Co-op free rewards program. As a member you're not only supporting your local community, but you also earn points every time you shop at any Co-op business and receive a $15 voucher when you collect 100 points.
Members are also in the running for $6,500 in vouchers each year in quarterly member giveaways and can save on hundreds of IGA products each week when you buy ‘member deals’.
To learn more about becoming a Co-op 100 member, simply go to co-op100 signup.
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