Shopper Survey Analysis & Results

The Takoma Park-Silver Spring Co-op (TPSS) conducted a 39-question shopper survey in fall 2025 to capture customer preferences, perceptions, and engagement. The survey was distributed via email, website, and in-store promotion with 387 responses collected. Because survey results are not statistically representative of TPSS Co-op …

(5/1/2026) May Day at TPSS

May Day (May 1) is a time to celebrate workers and the essential role they play in our communities. It’s something we mark each year at TPSS. In the week leading up to May Day, we’ll celebrate our staff with daily moments of appreciation. On …

TPSS Expansion. Why Now?

TPSS Member-Owners and Shoppers, As we’ve been talking more and more about our second store expansion project the past four months, there are two main questions we’ve gotten again and again. The first is “where is it going to be?”, which I’ll return to in a bit. But the …

Introducing the Co-op Explorers Program for Kids!

Starting March 10, 2026, kids ages 12 and under are invited to become a TPSS Co+op Explorer and be eligible to receive one free banana per visit! To become a card-carrying Co+op Explorer, kids simply need to have parent or supervising adult help them sign-up …

Welcome Back, Leandra Nichola!

We are thrilled that Leandra Nichola, who was TPSS’s Community Engagement Manager from 2018-2022, has re-joined our team as Human Resources Manager.  Leandra, welcome back to the TPSS team!  What brought you to your new role at the Co-op? TPSS has always felt like a …