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- 2021 -29 JuneHigh Street
MPs calls for ‘stronger policing’ to protect retail staff
The Home Affairs Committee has called for a “much stronger policing response” to tackle violence and abuse against shopworkers, as well as more support from employers and more prevention work on local high streets. The news follows a recent survey by The Association of Convenience Stores which found that 89%…
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25 JuneHR
Co-op introduces flexible pregnancy loss policy
Co-op has announced the launch of a new pregnancy loss policy, centred around a flexible paid leave structure. Designed to support the group’s colleagues through bereavement and grief, the policy covers a range of cases, including but not limited to miscarriage, stillbirth, embryo transfer loss, molar pregnancy, and termination of…
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8 JunePeople Moves
Waitrose names Tina Mitchell as retail director
The John Lewis Partnership has announced the appointment of Tina Mitchell as retail director at Waitrose. Mitchell will join the partnership in November from her current position as divisional managing director at the Co-op. Moreover, she provides the role with over two decades of leadership experience, having previously worked in…
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3 JuneAnalysis
Why increasing the plastic bag charge won’t be enough to reduce consumption
In a bid to stop the environmental damage caused by plastic bags, the government has recently increased the charge for “single-use” bags from 5p to 10p. The increase, albeit minor, has been touted as a major step in changing consumer behaviours by the media. However, our behaviours are shaped by…
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May- 2021 -28 MaySupermarkets
Co-op opens new site at Keele University
Co-op has signed its next university franchise store, with a shop set to open at Keele University, Newcastle in September. The new store, which will be managed and run by Keele University Students’ Union, will serve its students, staff and local community. Co-op said it will stock its own brand…
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20 MaySupermarkets
Co-op partners with Hubbub to expand community fridge scheme
Co-op and environmental charity Hubbub have announced a new partnership to fast-track the expansion of community fridges across the UK, saving a further 6.8 million meals per year from going to waste. Community fridges are open to everyone without any need to be referred or having to prove eligibility to share fresh food…
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12 MayHigh Street
Retailers almost halve carbon reduction targets
UK Retailers have almost halved their 2020 carbon reduction targets according to the latest data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The data showed that carbon emissions fell by 49% since 2005, exceeding the original target of a 25% absolute reduction. These targets form part of the BRC’s climate action…
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10 MayHigh Street
JTF Central eyes 50-shop UK portfolio
Discount retail chain JTF Central is set to open 50 high street sites across the UK, following its upcoming debut launch in Hull. The new venture, which will operate as an extension to JTF Mega Discount Warehouse, is set to create 2,000 jobs. The wider group currently trades with a…
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5 MaySupermarkets
Co-op to sell carbon neutral own-brands by 2025
Co-op has announced that it will be the first supermarket to sell fully carbon neutral own brand food and drink by 2025. The move is part of an ambitious 10-point climate plan to achieve net zero carbon emission by 2040. From products and packaging to power and pension fund investments,…
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Apr- 2021 -30 AprilSupermarkets
Co-op set to ban sale of ‘bags for life’ across its 2600 stores
The Co-op is set to become the latest supermarket to ban ‘bags for life’ from sale across its 2600 stores. According to the group, bags for life use more plastic in their production than conventional single use carriers, which has in turn increased the amount of plastic in circulation. Co-op’s…
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