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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Jun- 2023 -15 JuneNews
Co-op launches 9-point plan to increase social mobility
Co-op is taking action to break the ‘Class Ceiling’, as new research has found that a significant number of people believe that what they achieve in life is dictated by their background. The research, conducted by ICM on behalf of Co-op, looks at the experiences, life chances and impact of…
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6 JuneSupermarkets
Central Co-op to become a ‘Fertility Friendly’ employer
Central Co-op has partnered with the social enterprise educational training provider Fertility Matters at Work, as it works towards becoming a Fertility Friendly employer. The training provider aims to implement policy-backed best practices when supporting colleagues experiencing fertility challenges. In addition to undertaking the training provided by Fertility Matters at…
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May- 2023 -24 MaySupermarkets
Co-op and Starship expand robot delivery service in Yorkshire
The partnership between Starship Technologies and The Co-operative is rolling out autonomous grocery deliveries from today (24 May) to local residents in Wakefield, Yorkshire. The service has been made available to 13,000 residents across over 6,500 households, with orders made through the Starship food delivery app. Groceries will be picked…
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23 MayDepartment Stores
Next staff secure ‘significant’ win in equal pay battle
More than 2,000 Next store staff who are taking legal action against the group for equal pay have won the second stage in their legal battle, which has ruled that their jobs are equal to warehouse jobs within the group. The store staff, who are all current or former sales…
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17 MayOnline & Digital
One4all partners with Asos and Secret Sales
Multi-store gift card, One4all, has announced two new partnerships with global fashion retailer Asos and premium ecommerce marketplace, Secret Sales. As a result, Asos and Secret Sales now accept the gift card for all online purchases. The online retailers join the group’s catalogue of popular fashion brands including New Look,…
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Apr- 2023 -25 AprilSupermarkets
Grocery price inflation dips as Aldi secures 10% market share
Grocery price inflation rose by 17.3% in the four weeks to 16 April 2023, down marginally on the 17.5% recorded in the previous four weeks, according to the latest data from Kantar. Amid rising prices, both Aldi and Lidl hit new record market shares over the latest 12 week period…
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19 AprilSupermarkets
Co-op launches new member prices amid £240m investment
Co-op is set to invest more than £240m into its membership proposition across the next five years in a bid to target a million new members, whilst launching new member price benefits for its customers. As part of the major investment, Co-op is introducing new and lower prices which will…
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19 AprilPeople Moves
Matalan appoints new chief customer and omni-channel officer
Matalan has announced the appointment of Ali Jones as its new chief customer and omni-channel officer, effective from today (19 April). Jones, who was the customer and community director at the Co-operative from 2018 to 2022, will be responsible for establishing a new customer function within the retail group. According…
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5 AprilSupermarkets
Co-op profits hit £247m but warns on future impact of inflation
Co-op has seen its revenues surge £300m to £11.5bn, up from £11.2bn, for the year ended 31 December 2022. Alongside this the company posted a pre-tax underlying profit of £247m up from £57m in 2021. Furthermore, the retailer maintained the same underlying profit number of £100m compared with last year.…
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3 AprilPeople Moves
Co-op chair Allan Leighton set to step down
Co-op chair Allan Leighton is set to step down from his role due to corporate governance rules. In February 2024 Leighton will have been chair of the group for nine years meaning he must step down. According to the Telegraph, Co-op has hired City headhunting firm Odgers Berndtson to find…
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