Co-op Food - Islington - Holloway Road Holloway Road, London N19 3NU

"IF zero stars were available that's what I'd select. My first time in this store I was looking forward to seeing what was available, as I went to leave I was accosted by a store manager who told me to open my bag as she had seen me put something in it ...I couldn't believe it, I asked if she was joking to which she replied no I'm not, open the bag!, I told her angrily to check the cctv and when she does to apologise, she left me for 6mins crying and shaking in front of customers and colleagues, her colleagues were apologetic, however by that time i was enraged, she swans out the back nonchalantly and says well sorry through gritted teeth, then proceeds to offer ,"do you know how many thieves come in a day", Not the apology I was looking for , I was embarrassed demoralised and quite frankly in shock, her name is Laura seabrook, as a result I'm taking it further, I will never use co op again, and I urge black women to be careful when browsing, just being black was enough for her to assume I'm a thief!"

"I was so happy to have a CO-OP as local shop when it opened. Things changed since then unfortunately. Not easy getting some service. Their self check-out do not accept cash payments. The shop used to close 11pm but now closes 10pm, so losing my custom as when I get back from work they're already closed. In the morning, most of the days, they don't have any fresh pastries nor fresh bread for some reason. Another loss on customers for them I guess. So, from being happy of their opening, now I wish another shop would have opened. Very disappointing."

"Awful shop. Not one member of staff in the whole store. Clueless security guard not helpful. They want you to use self service check out but you can’t use cash. When we finally got staff member out from the back (it took 10 mins) he just laughed. No sense of self pride or professionalism. Only use as a last resort."

"I love shopping at co op as they have never disappointed me with their choices of food and drinks inside, good to have such a shop in our local area as they provide a friendly and professional service, thank you co-op"