Nisa
This coverage examines Nisa’s role in the UK convenience retail sector, focusing on its operations under the Co-op Wholesale division. Reporting highlights Nisa’s support for independent retailers through a flexible symbol group model, offering access to over 13,000 SKUs and more than 2,400 Co-op own-brand products. Coverage includes recent initiatives such as the removal of the fuel levy to boost retailer profits and the extension of the Mega Deals pricing campaign into 2025. Additionally, the coverage addresses Nisa’s community engagement through the Making a Difference Locally charity, which has raised over £11m for local causes since 2008. These insights are tailored for retail executives, franchise operators, and professionals monitoring developments in convenience retail and independent store operations.
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Mar- 2021 -29 MarchSupermarkets
Nisa cuts retail prices as part of £2m investment
Nisa has announced that it will invest £2m into cutting wholesale prices. The grocer, which is a subsidiary of the Co-operative group, said the move would allow its “partners to remain competitive”. According to Nisa, the investment has reduced the wholesale price of many Co-op own brand products, including chicken…
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19 MarchSupermarkets
Co-op further extends franchise portfolio
The Co-operative Group has opened its 15th franchise site with the launch of its Cornwall Services store, as the group reportedly aims to double its franchise portfolio by the end of the year. The convenience retailer has now partnered with a number of diverse franchise owners, including independent retailers, university…
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Sep- 2020 -17 SeptemberSupermarkets
Co-op H1 sales surge 8.8% but profits dented by Covid costs
Grocery chain Co-op saw has revealed that like-for-like sales for the six months of the year increased by 8.8% as the coronavirus pandemic increased demand for consumers shopping closer to home. For the first half of the year ending 24 July, revenues at the retailer also increased by 7.6% to…
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May- 2020 -5 MayAdvice
Supermarket Peep: a glimpse at UK shopping behaviours in the now
As we sit in our make-shift offices, attempting to keep a work-life balance and ponder where we will go on our permitted once daily exercise, it’s hard to walk past the local parade of shops or high street and not wonder when or even if normality will ever be the…
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Apr- 2020 -27 AprilCoronavirus
Co-op expects £200m increase in costs amid Covid-19 crisis
The Co-op has warned that the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to increase its costs by over £200m. The grocery retailer also revealed it expects the increase which will be partly offset by increased food sales and the expected business rates relief announced by the chancellor. CEO Steve Murrells said no…
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Sep- 2019 -12 SeptemberHigh Street
Co-op profits dropped by almost 50% in H1
The Co-operative Group saw profits drop by almost 50% in the six months to July, as the firm’s funerals business took a hit from an “unexpected” drop in the number of deaths. Profit before tax reduced to £25m for the period, compared with £44m for the same period last year.…
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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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Apr- 2019 -5 AprilSupermarkets
Co-op revenues jump 14% in 2018
Supermarket retailer Co-op has reported a 14% increase in total revenues to £10.2bn for the year ending 5 January 2019, driven by its acquisition of Nisa and strong performance from its food category. Like-for-like revenues continued to grow in food sales (+4.4%) and the Co-op said it has now “enjoyed…
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Sep- 2018 -14 SeptemberSupermarkets
Co-op reports strong H1 sales growth thanks to Nisa acquisition
Sales for supermarket group Co-op increased by 10% to £5bn for its half-year financial results, driven by a strong food sales performance and the acquisition of wholesales grocer Nisa. Food retail like-for-like sales increased by 4.4% and group profit before tax increased to £26m, compared with £14m the previous year.…
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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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