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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Jan- 2024 -19 JanuaryNews
Asda to roll out 21 new stores by the end of January
Asda has announced that it will be adding 21 new convenience stores to its estate by the end of this month, with five opening their doors today (19 January). The announcement comes as the retailer continues its programme to convert the convenience stores acquired from the Co-op and EG Group…
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17 JanuaryNews
Co-op to open first Welsh franchise store
Co-op is set to unveil its first Welsh franchise store on Thursday (18 January) which is launching to serve and support the Parc Derwen community, Bridgend. The convenience retailer is committed to growing its franchise business, with the model enabling Co-op to bring its products and, the benefits of membership,…
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8 JanuaryNews
Nisa announces £1m price drop campaign
Nisa has recently announced a £1m price drop campaign to lower the wholesale selling price (WSP) of hundreds of products, as part of its strategy to ensure its retailers remain competitive. Launching today (8 January), the campaign will focus on areas which have been highlighted as a priority by its…
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5 JanuarySupermarkets
Asda and Usdaw sign collective bargaining agreement
Asda and Usdaw have signed a collective bargaining agreement that will see the union represent hourly-paid employees in the convenience stores and Leon restaurants that Asda acquired from EG Group. Following the agreement, Usdaw will negotiate on pay, hours and holidays annually for those employed in 356 convenience stores and…
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2 JanuaryPeople Moves
The Co-op welcomes new board members
The Co-operative Group has announced the appointment of Moni Mannings and Luke Jensen as independent non-executive directors, effective from today (2 January) and 19 February respectively. Mannings joins as a highly regarded NED, SID and committee chair with a unique depth and breadth of board experience across a wide range…
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Dec- 2023 -19 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang has reportedly reached an agreement to acquire Farfetch in a $500m rescue deal. The transaction involves a bridge loan to Farfetch and negotiations with a group of debtholders holding a significant portion of Farfetch’s term loan. The London-based luxury retailer is expected to undergo acquisition…
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19 DecemberNews
Asda opens 81 Express stores ahead of Christmas
Asda has opened a record 81 new Asda Express stores in December in a bid to bring Asda value to even more communities ahead of Christmas. The conversions of its recent acquisition of Co-op and EG UK sites, alongside the opening of eight standalone Asda Express stores, brings the total…
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5 DecemberSupermarkets
December to see £13bn in grocery sales for first time, Kantar says
Take-home grocery sales are expected to surpass £13bn for the first time ever this December, according to marketing data and analytics company Kantar. It comes as its latest figures found that sales grew by 6.3% over the four weeks to 26 November 2023 to reach £11.7bn. Kantar said the cost…
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4 DecemberNews
Nisa appoints new head of central operations
Nisa has announced that Michelle Scott-Jones has been promoted to become its new head of central operations. Scott-Jones joined Nisa in 1994 and successfully operated as administration manager and then support and planning manager until 2015. She was offered the position of business manager in trading support in 2019 –…
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Nov- 2023 -28 NovemberSupermarkets
Co-op opens purpose-built store in Aberdeen
Co-op has opened its newest purpose-built, 4,000 sq ft store in Aberdeen’s King Street, creating 15 local jobs. The store opens between 7am and 10pm daily and provides hot food, in-store bakery and a Costa coffee dispenser, alongside regular supermarket categories. There is also a free ATM and customer car…
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