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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Apr- 2025 -3 AprilHigh Street
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 prior year, despite facing over £200m of new headwinds and investment costs across the group. The surge in profits was driven by increased operating profits, which rose by £34m to…
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1 AprilSupermarkets
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 – the slowest rate since June last year, according to the latest data from Kantar. It comes as retailers’ price cuts were responsible for £2.6bn of promotional spending, 8.8% more than…
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Mar- 2025 -31 MarchSupermarkets
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 sector. The supermarket has said that this move re-enforces the group’s commitment to drive “increased value” for independent retailers, whilst fuelling expansion ambitions into broader corporate business to business markets.…
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25 MarchNews-In-Brief
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 loan. The move diversifies its debt financing ahead of a potential sale of its high street business, which includes over 500 stores. Two firms, Alteri Investors and Modello Capital, remain…
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25 MarchSupermarkets
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 everyday essentials including fresh fruit, milk, eggs and bread. The move, which Co-op said is the largest of its kind in convenience stores and a UK first for quick-comm platforms,…
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19 MarchSupermarkets
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 has seen the number of Co-op stores where Uber Eats is available increase to more than 1,300. Co-op will now extend its work with Uber Direct – Uber’s white-label last-mile…
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4 MarchSupermarkets
Supermarket sales rise 3.6% in February
Take-home sales at the grocers rose by 3.6% over the four weeks to 23 February compared with one year ago, according to the latest data from Kantar. It also found that retailer promotions helped to hold grocery price inflation steady at 3.3% in February 2025, as spending on deals rose…
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Feb- 2025 -27 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-27/2/25
Aldi is consulting on a head office restructuring plan that could put 350 jobs at risk, primarily affecting buying, finance, and back-office roles. No customer-facing positions will be impacted, and the company aims to redeploy affected staff where possible. The restructuring aligns with Aldi’s growth strategy, including a £67m investment…
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27 FebruarySupermarkets
Co-op launches grocery app Peckish for independent retailers
Co-op has announced the launch of its new million-pound grocery delivery app, Peckish, which offers a “technologically advanced” service to thousands of independent retailers looking to serve their customers and communities online. Following a successful trial run in 30 stores last year, Co-op has pledged an initial £1m investment for…
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25 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-25/2/25
The UK government is set to introduce stricter measures to combat retail and street crime through a new Crime and Policing Bill, which had its first reading in the House of Commons on 25 February. The bill, expected to become law later this year, includes a new offence for assaulting…
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