Co-op
This coverage examines Co-op’s operations, strategy, and role within the UK retail and convenience sector. Reporting covers store performance, product ranges, sustainability initiatives, community programmes, financial results, and leadership decisions. Focused on commercial and operational impact, it offers insights for retail executives and managers engaged in grocery, convenience, and ethical retailing.
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Mar- 2024 -1 MarchFeatures
Top security measures to combat shoplifting
Retailers have recently reported that they are increasingly dealing with a problem of shoplifting in addition to the rising cost of living issues and inflation. Police recorded 342,343 shoplifting offences in England and Wales in 2022/23, up 24% on the previous 12 months. Additionally, according to Co-op’s newly published data,…
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Feb- 2024 -29 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief-29/2/24
UK retail destinations saw a decline in footfall by -2.2% overall for the month. The start of February was marked by rail strikes and disruptions, though footfall initially rose by +2.9%. The half-term holiday in the third week contributed to a rise in footfall of +8.3% from the previous month,…
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29 FebruaryHigh Street
Central Co-op calls on gov to address ‘alarming rise’ in retail crime
Central Co-op is encouraging its members and customers to write to their local MPs and advocate for legislative reform that will help to criminalise assaults on shopworkers. It comes as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) recently reported that incidents of violence and abuse in retail environments have increased to over…
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28 FebruaryNews
Getir donates £30k to charity through Nisa partnership
Getir has donated £30,000 to London’s Community Kitchen (LCK) thanks to its long-standing partnership with Nisa. Getir began stocking Co-op products nationwide from November 2022 after a successful trial period in local London stores. Funds were made possible through Nisa’s registered charity, Making a Difference Locally (MADL), which raises funds…
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27 FebruarySupermarkets
Grocery sales jump 5% as food price inflation falls
Total grocery sales increased 5.1% to £35.3bn for the four weeks to 18 February 2024, as grocery price inflation fell 5.3%, marking the lowest rate since March 2022, according to the marketing data and analytics company Kantar. February also saw a return to indulgence for some consumers as dry January…
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26 FebruarySupermarkets
Co-op opens newest local store in Welling
The Co-op has announced the opening of its newest 2,700 sq ft store in Welling on Wrotham Road, creating 18 jobs locally. The store, which has been designed to “serve and support the community conveniently”, offers customer car parking, an ATM, and parcel collection services with an InPost Locker. Meanwhile,…
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23 FebruarySupermarkets
The Co-op opens new local franchise store in Sussex
The Co-op has opened a new store on Eastbourne Road, in Uckfield, which brings into use surplus space in the grounds of the Highlands Inn to create a “community hub”. The 2,500 sq ft purpose-built convenience store, which will operate as a Co-op franchise, will be open between 7am and…
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21 FebruaryNews
Co-op to open new store in Ridgewood Sussex
A new Co-op store is set to launch on Thursday (22 February) to serve and support the Ridgewood, Uckfield community in Sussex. The 2,500 sq ft purpose-built convenience store, located in Eastbourne Road, Ridgewood brings into use surplus space in the grounds of the Highlands Inn creating a community hub.…
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20 FebruarySupermarkets
Central Co-op opens new store in Hethersett
Central Co-op has officially opened its doors in Hethersett, creating 15 jobs for those living in the area. To celebrate the opening, Central Co-op welcomed customers and members into the store for the first time, as well as Norwich foodbank and 10 pupils from years four, five and six at…
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19 FebruarySupermarkets
Co-op reopens St Ives store following six-week refurb programme
Co-op has relaunched its Royal Square, St Ives, store following a six-week programme of works and improvements. The store, which opens daily and supports 12 local jobs, is one of three of the retailer’s stores St Ives, with others located in The Stennack and Tregenna Place. Designed to serve and…
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