Costcutter
This coverage examines Costcutter’s strategy and operations within the UK retail market, providing insights for executives, managers, and industry professionals. Reporting focuses on store openings and closures, franchise and convenience partnerships, marketing campaigns, leadership changes, and its positioning in the grocery and convenience sector. The analysis helps professionals understand Costcutter’s growth plans, competitive approach, and impact on local and national retail dynamics.
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Feb- 2020 -28 FebruaryPeople Moves
Card Factory strengthens executive team with new HR manager
Card and gifts retailer Card Factory has appointed Jennifer Lawrence as executive director of people, effective 1 June 2020. Lawrence was formerly human resources director at Costcutter and Card Factory said she has over 18 years of experience “shaping and implementing successful people strategies” for leading retailers and large businesses.…
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May- 2019 -20 MayHigh Street
Co-op and Superdrug agree meal deal partnership
The Co-op has struck a “meal deal” with Superdrug which will see it supply the health and beauty chain with an extensive food-to-go range including sandwiches, salads and fruit. The trial will see Co-op become Superdrug’s food-to-go partner and initially supply its award winning own-brand products to seven branches located…
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Jul- 2018 -9 JulySupermarkets
Costcutter rejects Co-op’s £15m takeover bid
The parent company of Costcutter, Bibby Line, has rejected a £15m bid from the Co-op which would have resulted in a full takeover of the company’s convenience stores. The deal would have seen Co-op become a retail business with over 4,000 stores, up from circa 2,500. It is understood the…
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Jun- 2018 -11 JuneTechnology
Suresite to move into retail with Costcutter deal
Suresite, the card services and risk management company, and Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) have announced a new partnership deal. The agreement expects retailers to improve Suresite’s terms in their bottom line by gaining access to its processing services and technical expertise. It highlights the competitiveness of CSG, which has continued…
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Jan- 2018 -2 JanuaryNews
Co-op to open 100 new food stores in 2018
The Co-op has confirmed plans to open 100 new food stores across the UK in 2018, creating an estimated 1,600 jobs. It comes as part of the £160m investment programme for the community retailer that includes new stores and major refurbishment for a further 150 outlets. More than 20 new…
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