Co-op revenue smashes £10bn but CEO remains cautious

// Co-op revenue rises thanks to strong food sales
// The retailer said its wholesale division was boosted by the Nisa acquisition
// CEO Steve Murrells said the coronavirus pandemic has brought uncertainty to the businessThe Co-op has seen its revenue rise thanks to a strong performance in food amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The company reported an overall revenue uptick of seven per cent to £10.9 billion in the 52 weeks to January 4.
Revenue in its core grocery retail business rose