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- 2022 -28 JuneNews
Pets at Home Rochdale named Proud of My Store monthly winner
Fun, family spirit and amazing teamwork has given Pets at Home, Rochdale a win in the UK’s biggest nationwide competition celebrating frontline retail teams: Proud of My Store. Store Manager, Nathan Reynolds and his team (pictured) caught the eye of the competi-tion’s prestigious judging panel with their dynamic can-do attitude,…
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27 JuneGovernment
Asda joins retailers in rejecting online sales tax
Asda has reportedly told the government that introducing an online sales tax (OST) will harm retailers and shoppers that are already affected with rising inflation, according to The Daily Express. The supermarket chain was one of a number of retail groups to meet with Lucy Frazer, the financial secretary to…
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21 JunePeople Moves
The Midcounties Co-operative appoints new CFO
The Midcounties Co-operative has announced the appointment of Peter Kelly as its new chief financial officer (CFO), replacing Peter Dubois who has stepped down after 26 years with the society. Kelly will also take on executive responsibility for IT within The Midcounties. Previously, he served as head of finance, having…
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9 JuneHigh Street
Co-op to launch new food waste reduction platform
The Co-op is set to launch a new platform which aims to help retailers reduce food waste and is currently being trialled in some of its own stores. Founding partners Co-op and Microsoft, supported by technology consultancy BJSS and Team ITG, have created the platform – named Caboodle – a…
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May- 2022 -18 MaySupermarkets
Midcounties Co-operative announces £1m investment in retail crime prevention
Your Co-op Food, part of The Midcounties Co-operative, has announced a £1m investment as part of its ongoing commitment to protecting its colleagues, stores and local communities by deterring retail crime. The measures include creating a dedicated Safe Stores team within the Society, and rolling out state-of-the-art technology in stores.…
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12 MaySupermarkets
Co-op to open new Salford store
Co-op is set to open its newest convenience store later this month in MediaCity, Salford. The Co-op’s new 5,300 sq ft store is to be powered by 100% renewable electricity, and has created 20 local jobs. The new MediaCity store brings the number of Co-op stores in Salford to seven…
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11 MaySupermarkets
Co-op trials new click and collect service to boost convenience
Co-op has launched a trial of a dedicated external service hatch to make its click and collect service more convenient. The new service was launched in Lewes Road, Brighton – a store which had been identified as one of Co-op’s busiest in the UK for click and collect orders through…
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4 MayHigh Street
Retail Jobs Alliance demands business rates reform
An alliance of retail companies including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Greggs and Waterstones are forging a new coalition to urge Rishi Sunak to move ahead with reforms to Britain’s decades-old business rates regime, according to Sky News. The group, which is calling itself the Retail Jobs Alliance, has written to the chancellor…
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Apr- 2022 -8 AprilNews
Co-op profits drop 57% amid food supply disruptions
The Co-op Group has reported its underlying profits dropped 57% year-on-year in FY21 from £235m to £100m, marking a loss of £32m amid reduced availability of certain products in the group’s food stores following the effect of Covid on global supply chains. Pre-tax profits also fell 55% from £127m in…
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Mar- 2022 -28 MarchNews
Co-op CEO Steve Murrells to step down at AGM
The Co-op Group has announced that its Group CEO, Steve Murrells will step down following this year’s AGM in May. At the same time the board has chosen to appoint Shirine Khoury-Haq, group CFO and CEO of Co-op Life Services as its Interim Group CEO. Murrells said: “It is important…
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