Company Shop Group

Company Shop Group

Redistributes surplus stock to reduce waste

Overview

Company Shop Group redistributes surplus stock in the UK to prevent waste. It handles all kinds of surplus items that can be eaten, used, or worn, acting as a distributor that connects surplus from suppliers with buyers such as retailers, wholesalers, or charities. Its product works by sourcing excess inventory, sorting and channeling it to intended buyers to extend product life and reduce disposal. The company differentiates itself by being the UK’s leading, broad-spectrum surplus redistributor across multiple product types and by emphasizing commercial, social, and environmental returns, not just profit. Its goal is to create a world where no surplus product goes to waste, turning unused inventory into value and positive impact.

About Company Shop Group

Simplify's Rating
Why Company Shop Group is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Social Impact

Consumer Goods

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

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What believers are saying

  • April 2026 impact report showed 47,000 tonnes redistributed and £137 million member savings.
  • Darton frozen site opens by October 2026, expanding high-margin chilled and frozen capacity.
  • Pricer rollout lifted productivity 5% and supports faster markdowns, less waste, better margins.

What critics are saying

  • Membership-only access caps reach versus mainstream grocers and discount chains.
  • Darton's frozen centre adds operational complexity; October 2026 ramp-up execution risk is real.
  • Pricer automation and surplus sourcing depend on retailer partners; supply shocks hit volumes fast.

What makes Company Shop Group unique

  • Company Shop Group hit 1 billion redistributed items by April 2026.
  • Its membership-only Surplus Supermarkets serve 13 UK stores with major-brand surplus goods.
  • Biffa ownership ties redistribution, waste management, and circular-economy logistics into one platform.

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Mar 24th, 2025
Company Shop Deploys Pricer’S In-Store Solution To Deliver Dynamic Real-Time Pricing, Enhancing Its Value Promise, While Preventing Food Waste

Company Shop deploys Pricer’s in-store solution to deliver dynamic real-time pricing, enhancing its value promise, while preventing food waste

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