Co-op

Grocery sales fall 4% as pre pandemic habits return

Grocery sales fell by 4.0% during the 12 weeks to 8 August 2021 compared with the same time last year…

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Co-op appoints new executive innovation chef

The Co-op has appointed David Llewelyn as their new executive innovation chef.  He will guide the culinary direction for the…

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The Midcounties Co-op to tackle food poverty with local partnerships

The Midcounties Co-operative has announced that it has partnered with three local councils to help feed more than 7,000 children…

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Scotmid and Southern Co-ops commence ESL roll out

The Scotmid and Southern Co-ops have announced the introduction of SoluM electronic shelf labels (ESLs) in partnership with Cambridge-based technology…

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Central England Co-op partners with Snappy Shopper

Central England Co-op has announced a new partnership with Snappy Shopper, in which shoppers in the region will now be…

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The Midcounties Co-operative launches soft plastic collection scheme

The Midcounties Co-operative has rolled out a soft plastic collection scheme in over 200 of its food stores, meaning that…

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What would protective shopworkers’ legislation mean?

“I’ve been sworn at, spat at and had a knife pulled on me all in the last 10 months,” says…

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Co-op to launch ‘extensive’ recycling scheme in 1,500 stores

Co-op has announced that it will launch its most “extensive” in-store recycling scheme in 1,500 stores this month (July) and…

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MPs calls for ‘stronger policing’ to protect retail staff

The Home Affairs Committee has called for a “much stronger policing response” to tackle violence and abuse against shopworkers, as…

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Co-op introduces flexible pregnancy loss policy

Co-op has announced the launch of a new pregnancy loss policy, centred around a flexible paid leave structure. Designed to…

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