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Cyberattack on CO OPERATIVE GROUP disrupts logistics and stock availability across UK stores

In late April–May 2025, the Co‑operative Group took systems offline following a cyberattack, causing stock shortages and distribution backlogs. Deliveries were reduced as logistics systems were largely offline, with gradual restoration of stock‑ordering and payments. The retailer later disclosed an estimated ~$274m revenue impact, evidencing major distribution and retail disruption.

80

Estimated severity

80 / 100

94

Source reliability

94 / 100

Approximate Date

2025-04-30

Targeted Company

CO OPERATIVE GROUP

Targeted Company Supply Chain Impact

  1. Distribution & Fulfillment

  2. Procurement & Sourcing

  3. Production & Manufacturing

  4. Sales (Retail & Ecommerce)

  5. Warehousing

  6. Service Delivery

  7. Unrecognized Impact

Supply Chain Relations

No information

Geographic Impact

Country Targeted Company

United Kingdom

GBR

Other Affected Countries

No other affected countries reported

Target country

United Kingdom

Affected countries

United Kingdom

Impacted regions

United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Operational Impact

Duration

14 days

Financial impact (USD M)

$274M

Impact types

Inventory or distribution impactLogistics delayOperational disruptionOrder fulfillment or delivery disruptionProduct availability reductionService degradationSupply shortage

Affected sectors

Food & BeverageLogistics & WarehousingRetail

Affected departments

Customer ServiceDistribution & FulfillmentInformation TechnologyInventory ManagementLogistics & TransportationOrder ManagementSales

Attack Profile

Attack types

Data exfiltrationUnauthorized access

Attributed threat actors

No information

Sources

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