Co-op

Today’s news in brief-7/4/25

US President Donald Trump has defended his newly announced tariffs, describing them as necessary “medicine” to address trade imbalances. Speaking…

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CMA to reconsider Lidl and Aldi’s restrictive land clause exemption

The CMA is reportedly considering an overhaul of rules that currently restrict major supermarkets from opening new stores in areas…

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Co-op reopens three stores following refurb projects

Co-op has officially reopened three stores in Devon and Herefordshire before the weekend, following “extensive” programmes of improvements to the…

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Today’s news in brief-3/4/25

The Co-op has reported a sixfold surge in full-year pre-tax profits, rising to £161m from £28m the previous year, despite…

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Co-op FY profits soar sixfold but warns of cost pressures ahead

Co-op has seen its full-year pre-tax profits rise by nearly sixfold, soaring by £133m to £161m, up from £28m the…

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Supermarket sales jump 1.8% amid increased promotions

Take-home supermarket sales increased by 1.8% over the four weeks to 23 March 2025 compared with one year ago –…

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Co-op rebrands Nisa as Co-op Wholesale

Co-op has rebranded its Nisa division as Co-op Wholesale in a bid to reaffirm its commitment to the independent retail…

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Today’s news in brief-25/3/25

WH Smith has successfully completed a refinancing deal, securing a £200m US Private Placement and a new £120m bank term…

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Co-op launches Aldi price match pledge on over 100 products

Co-op has announced it is launching its biggest ever value campaign tomorrow (26 March), matching Aldi prices on over 100…

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Co-op extends Uber Eats partnership

Co-op and Uber Eats have announced a three-year extension of their quick commerce partnership, which started in 2022. The partnership…

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