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# Lichfield retailer to give staff pay bonus to reward them for efforts during coronavirus crisis
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-retailer-to-give-staff-pay-bonus-to-reward-them-for-efforts-during-coronavirus-crisis/
- Published: 2020-04-18T09:50:03.000Z
- Updated: 2020-04-18T09:50:13.000Z
- Description: More than 7,000 staff at a Lichfield-based retailer are to get a bonus in their pay packet to thank them for their efforts during the coronavirus crisis.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Business, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:18, News

More than 7,000 staff at a Lichfield-based retailer are to get a bonus in their pay packet to thank them for their efforts during the coronavirus crisis.

Central England Co-op said it would reward 7,400 workers for supporting communities and helping to keep shelves stocked during the COVID-19 outbreak.

All frontline staff will receive an extra week’s pay in June, as well as seeing their in store discount doubled to 20% until the end of the same month

Debbie Robinson, Central England Co-op chief executive, said:

![Debbie Robinson](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/debbie-robinson-15.jpg)

Debbie Robinson

> “Our colleagues have been doing a tremendous job ensuring our communities continue to have access to vital essentials and services during this uncertain time.  
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> “Our teams in food stores and distribution have worked around the clock to ensure that our stores stay open and communities can stay safe while getting the food they need.  
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> “Our funeral colleagues have been there for the families of loved ones in our care.  
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> “This is why, in the spirit of co-operation, we are rewarding colleagues on the frontline in our stores, distribution hubs and funeral homes with one week’s extra pay in June in recognition of their phenomenal support.  
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> “This reward is just one of the ways we are saying thank you and showcasing the importance of our frontline workers in helping keep our communities safe and supported.”  
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> Debbie Robinson, Central England Co-op