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 -2 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-2/5/25
Apple reported a 5% year-on-year revenue increase to $95.4bn in Q2 2025, surpassing analyst expectations. Earnings per share rose 8% to $1.65, driven by strong iPhone sales ($46.8bn), Mac computers ($7.9bn), and iPads ($6.4bn). CEO Tim Cook highlighted double-digit growth in services and Apple’s 60% reduction in carbon emissions over…
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2 MaySupermarkets
Co-op instructs staff to keep cameras on amid cyber attacks
Co-op has instructed staff to keep their cameras on during remote work meetings, as a way to verify all attendees following a cyber attack at the group, the BBC has reported. An internal email was sent to the 70,000 employees of the supermarket, funeral service, and insurance group, urging them…
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2 MayDepartment Stores
Harrods latest retailer to face cyber attack
Harrods has become the latest retailer to be targeted by cyber attacks, only days after Marks and Spencer and the Co-op were similarly targeted. The luxury department store confirmed it has “restricted internet access” in an attempt to fend off the attack, and according to Sky News, is engaging specialists…
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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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