Retail trade activities are carried out through COOP stores, coordinated individually by each cooperative based on its geographic area. These commercial units provide the population with access to a wide range of essential goods — from fresh foods and bakery items to household goods and everyday products.

Through this extended store network, consumer cooperatives help maintain local economic balance, especially in rural areas or those underserved by large commercial chains. COOP stores support the circular economy and the development of local communities.

📌 Cooperatives involved in this field:
Most member cooperatives are engaged in retail trade. Among them are: Gagauzcoop, Urecoop Strășeni, Universalcoop Florești, Universalcoop Cahul, and others.