Co-op

Retailers could lose out on £496m refund as ATM ruling is appealed

In November, the Court of Appeal ruled that ATMs inside and outside of stores should not be assessed for business…

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Digital taxation, and what it means for small retailers

The chancellor’s Budget announcements will have certainly set a few pulses racing in the independent retail sector, for several reasons.…

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New £45m Co-op distribution centre to create 1,200 jobs

The Co-op has agreed terms for a new £45m distribution depot to support the retailer’s ambitions for continued growth across…

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Co-op replaces single-use plastic bags in 1400 stores

The Co-op has announced it will replace single-use plastic bags with a biodegradable alternative across 1,400 of its stores. The…

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Co-op reports strong H1 sales growth thanks to Nisa acquisition

Sales for supermarket group Co-op increased by 10% to £5bn for its half-year financial results, driven by a strong food…

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Amazon named ‘most reputable UK retailer’ in consumer survey

Amazon, Boots and John Lewis have topped the 2018 UK Retail RepTrak ranking of the most reputable retailers, the Reputation…

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Former Co-op director claims she was fired over equal pay claim

The former HR director of the Co-op, Sam Walker, has claimed she was fired from the company after raising an…

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Warm weather and football fever boosts supermarket sales

The UK groceries’ market share has increased at its fastest rate this year as a result of football fever and…

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McColl’s CFO resigns amid ‘most challenging six months’

McColl’s CFO, Simon Fuller, has resigned amid the firm’s “most challenging six months” during which profits almost halved. Although the…

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Waking up to the opportunity of digital signage

Against a backdrop of declining footfall in retail, it’s hardly surprising that we’re starting to see more innovative approaches from…

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