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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May- 2025 -1 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-1/2/25
The Co-op has shut down parts of its IT systems after hackers attempted unauthorised access, causing minor disruptions to call centres and back-office operations. Stores, funeral homes, and quick commerce services remain unaffected. The company assured customers no action is required but is monitoring the situation. This follows a recent…
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1 MaySupermarkets
Hackers target Co-op IT systems
The Co-op has shut down parts of its IT systems in response to hackers attempting to gain access to them. The company stated that the “proactive measures” it had taken to fend off the attack had had a “small impact” on its call centre and back office. Despite this, all…
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Apr- 2025 -22 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-22/4/25
Marks & Spencer has apologised to customers after a technical glitch disrupted contactless payments and click-and-collect services over the Bank Holiday weekend. Shoppers reported frustration at being unable to complete purchases, with some forced to abandon full trolleys. The issue also affected M&S’s email and chat systems, preventing advance customer…
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22 AprilSupermarkets
Asda to open 25 convenience stores as part of turnaround strategy
Asda is reportedly getting ready to expand its convenience store footprint with 25 openings in new locations between June and December of this year, according to The Telegraph. It is understood that the supermarket chain’s strategy is to grow its smaller store formats in a bid to reach more local…
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15 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-15/4/25
Halfords has appointed Henry Birch, former CEO of The Very Group, as its new chief executive, replacing Graham Stapleton, who steps down after seven years. Under Stapleton’s leadership, Halfords transformed from a cycling and motoring retailer into an omnichannel motoring services specialist, growing annual revenues from £1.1bn to £1.7bn. Birch,…
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15 AprilSupermarkets
Co-op Wholesale signs multi-year partnership deal with Roadchef
Co-op Wholesale has confirmed a multi-year contract with UK motorway service area operator, Roadchef, in a partnership set to drive its businesses forward. The contract includes introducing Co-op’s range into eight former Spar-operated grocery stores, expanding the availability of its own-brand products at motorway service locations nationwide. Following Co-op’s recent…
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7 AprilNews-In-Brief
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 aboard Air Force One, Trump warned that governments would need to pay “a lot of money” to lift the sweeping tariffs, which include a baseline 10% levy on imports from…
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7 AprilSupermarkets
CMA to reconsider Lidl and Aldi’s restrictive land clause exemption
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reportedly considering an overhaul of rules that currently restrict major supermarkets from opening new stores in areas dominated by Aldi and Lidl, The Telegraph has reported. The regulator’s current “restrictive” land clauses mean supermarkets must allow rival stores to open nearby without opposition…
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7 AprilSupermarkets
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 community stores. Located in Fore Street, Topsham; Newland’s Park, Scarborough, and Ledbury Road, Tupsley, the stores vary in size – with Newland’s Park, at just over 3,200 sq ft, being…
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3 AprilNews-In-Brief
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 facing over £200m in new headwinds and investment costs. This growth was driven by increased operating profits, which climbed by £34m to £131m, alongside improved returns from Funeralcare plan investments.…
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