Co-op Atlantic

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Co-op Atlantic
Image:Co-op atlantic new logo .jpg
Type consumers' cooperative
Founded 1927
Headquarters Moncton, New Brunswick
Website www.coopatlantic.ca
The former logo of Co-op Atlantic, in use from 1961-1998.
The former logo of Co-op Atlantic, in use from 1961-1998.

Co-op Atlantic is a Canadian collectively owned consumers' cooperative. The "company" is legally owned by its members, but is controlled by a board of directors. The head offices of Co-op Atlantic are located in Moncton, New Brunswick. The company was founded in 1927 in Moncton as a small agricultural co-operative whose main idea was to provide a means for local farmers to promote their livestock. Today the group has 128 member co-operative enterprises across Atlantic Canada and Quebec. The following is a list of the main enterprises.

Name Type of Co-op
Co-op stores Supermarket
Co-op Feed/Country Stores Agricultural supply
Co-op Fuels Natural gas
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
Avide Design-build
Rite Stop Convenience store
Maximum Security Home security