Access to the right data can make or break business decisions, especially when it comes to property. The Nimbus platform has long been delivering property data and insights that have been a game-changer for property professionals across the UK. Industry leader Co-op Group — share how Nimbus has streamlined their operations, accelerated their growth, and helped them make more informed decisions, faster.

Co-op Group drives efficiency and expansion

The Co-op Group has long been a household name in the UK, and in recent years, the company has been on a mission to expand its network of food stores. Simon Carr, Development and Acquisition Manager at the organisation, shares how Nimbus has become an invaluable tool with the company’s growth strategy.

After a period of consolidation, Co-op Group is now focusing on accelerating its expansion plans. Simon explains that the company reintroduced Nimbus into its operations to support this, and the platform has been essential in improving the efficiency of their site acquisitions, allowing the team to make faster, data-driven decisions in an instant. Simon explained:

"Nimbus is really bringing some efficiencies to our business right now. It drives a huge amount of efficiency for us in new space and enables us to accelerate decisions through our processes with the depth that Nimbus gives us" 

Simon added that Nimbus provides crucial insights through site-finding heat maps and planning previews, allowing his team to focus on the most promising, and lucrative, opportunities.

But Nimbus isn't just useful for new store locations. Co-op Group also leverages the platform to optimise its existing portfolio of over 2,500 food stores across the UK. By assessing both new and existing spaces, Co-op can identify ways to drive efficiency and continue to improve performance across its entire portfolio.

Simon is particularly impressed with how Nimbus enhances collaboration between his team and strategy colleagues, helping them refine their decisions.

"What Nimbus does is add another layer... and improves my day-to-day efficiency. It means I can move through those conversations much faster, back it up with data-driven research, which is so important in our business."

Overall, Co-op Group has seen remarkable feedback from its acquisition team, who are now able to access the data they need faster and more efficiently than ever before.

Hear Simon's thoughts on how Nimbus elevates efficiencies. 

Nimbus: a catalyst for growth and efficiency

The success story of the Co-op Group highlights the transformative power of Nimbus in the property industry. Whether it’s driving the expansion of a retail giant, Nimbus provides the tools that property professionals need to stay ahead in today’s competitive landscape.

From simplifying data collection to ensuring consistency across teams, Nimbus helps businesses make informed, data-driven decisions, ultimately driving growth and efficiency.

Are you ready to see how Nimbus can help your business? Explore our platform today and take the first step toward smarter, more informed property decisions.