eStoreBrands partners with Co-op to launch innovative quick commerce supplier insight platform
21 September 2026
Digital commerce data specialist eStoreBrands today, Monday, 21 September, announces a new partnership with Co-op to launch Co-op Catalyst, a dedicated analytics platform designed to accelerate quick commerce category growth.
The platform gives suppliers direct access to Co-op's own QCommerce data across coop.co.uk and its delivery aggregator partners. Suppliers can track product performance, search positioning and store-level availability, and use the same data as their Co-op category team to drive joint growth. Backed by Co-op's footprint of 2,300 convenience stores and its long-standing aggregator partnerships, Co-op Catalyst provides an up-to-date view of the UK's quick commerce convenience market that has not been available to suppliers before.
By combining digital shelf analytics with on-demand performance data, Co-op Catalyst equips suppliers to make clear, actionable category recommendations that benefit both their brands and Co-op.
Francis Nicholas, VP Product Strategy at eStoreBrands, said:
"Having worked for brand owners including P&G and Nomad Foods, I know first-hand how valuable retailer insight is, and this is exactly what buying, category and quick commerce teams have been missing. Quick commerce is one of the fastest growing channels in digital retail, and Co-op Catalyst gives suppliers the retailer's own view of it, which site monitoring alone cannot provide. We look forward to helping suppliers make recommendations that benefit Co-op, their business and shoppers alike."
Kate McCrae, Operations and QCommerce Director, Co-op, said:
"We're really excited about this partnership. Co-op is the UK's leading convenience store and a pioneer in Quick Commerce, where we now have around 90% reach across the UK. We are really excited about this new partnership and the insights and opportunities it will bring, as sharing deeper data will be instrumental in helping us, our suppliers, and partners serve Co-op members and shoppers. Co-op Catalyst will help unlock this channel, enabling suppliers to apply core Category Management principles to up-to-date data and recommend actions that accelerate growth for both their brands and Co-op."
Co-op Catalyst opens to suppliers later in 2026. Suppliers can register their interest at estorebrands.com/coopcatalyst
Co-op Quick Commerce business as grown at pace, through its own online shop - shop.coop.co.uk - and with strategic partners. Co-op’s model sees orders picked fresh in local stores and delivered quickly and conveniently in the community.
eStore Brands will be attending this year’s IGD Trade Briefing on Thursday, 24 September, 2026, where suppliers can learn more about the platform.
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Editor notes:
About eStore Brands:
eStoreBrands is a leading provider of digital commerce data for consumer goods brands. Its platform monitors more than 3,000 retailer sites across 70+ markets with 99.7%+ data accuracy, giving brands the sales, share, search, content, pricing and availability insight they need to grow online. eStoreBrands partners directly with retailers to give suppliers access to verified retailer data. For more information visit estorebrands.com
About Co-op:
Co-op Group is one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives, operating across food retail, funerals, insurance and legal services. Owned by around 7.2 million active member-owners, Co-op exists to meet their needs and champion the causes they care about. With more than 2,300 food stores, 800 funeral homes and a wholesale business supplying around 8,000 additional outlets, Co-op employs 53,000 colleagues and generates annual revenues of over £11 billion. It is a recognised leader in ethical business and community-led programmes, creating long-term value for members and communities across the UK
Further information:
Please contact Victoria or Andrew in Co-op's Press Office:
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Victoria Simons
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