All articles by Alice Leader
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Co-op doubles paid leave for pregnancy loss to 10 days
Co-op said it was reinforcing its commitment to support colleagues through the bereavement and grief of pregnancy loss
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Central Co-op cuts 8,800 tonnes of food waste thanks to markdown tech
Central Co-op has stopped 8,800 tonnes of food waste from reaching landfill over three years thanks to its partnership with markdown technology provider Retail Insight
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Co-op Wholesale hires former Booker director as new customer boss
The new hire brings 30 years of retail and wholesale experience
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Analysis & Features
TikTok: which grocer is doing it best… and how?
Grocers of all shapes and size are jumping on the on-trend platform – but the battle for Gen Z eyeballs is about more than numbers
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Comment & Opinion
Will legitimate retailers pay the price of vape crackdown?
A proposed new licensing scheme for tobacco and vape sales is a bittersweet victory for responsible retailers because it risks ‘introducing disproportionate burdens’, according to the ACS
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ACS warns clampdown on illicit vape sellers could hit responsible retailers
Retailers will need a licence to sell tobacco, vapes and nicotine products under new DHSC proposals
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Co-op Wholesale converts 11 more stores to Nisa fascia on Haven holiday parks
It adds to the seven existing Nisa-branded stores across Haven’s 39-strong estate, taking the total to 18, including Cleethorpes Beach and Perran Sands
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Co-op Wholesale wins multi-year contract with forecourt operator Tankerford
The tie-up will see Co-op Wholesale become the primary supply partner for Tankerford’s 11 forecourt convenience stores
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Central Co-op and Midcounties Co-op propose merger
The societies said they had been in discussions for many months about how their members could benefit through closer ties
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Morrisons hires new commercial director for convenience
The new hire brings over 20 years of retail and wholesale experience to the role
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Co-op expands sustainable energy supply with offshore wind farm partnership
Under the new agreement, Co-op will source electricity produced from the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm to help power its estate
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East of England Co-op cuts CO2 emissions by 11% with raft of sustainability measures
Measures have included installing more solar panels and energy-efficient lighting and refrigerators
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Morrisons launches exclusive franchise promotion to give More Card shoppers extra points
The ‘Spend-Stretch’ promotion will offer customers spending £15 or more in franchise stores the chance to receive an additional 1,500 More Card points
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Co-op Wholesale and Roadchef extend supply partnership into WH Smith outlets
Co-op Wholesale will supply ambient, chilled and frozen food and drink, including a mix of branded and Co-op own label, to 31 WH Smith stores at Roadchef service stations from next month
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Co-op opens its largest franchise store at University of Warwick
Students can also secure a 5% member discount on Co-op renters’ insurance
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Co-op launches QR code at self-scan tills for ‘easy’ membership sign-up
The technology prompts customers to use their membership card after scanning their items in order to benefit from member price savings, deals and promotions
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Co-op boosts foodservice presence with the launch of second ‘on the go’ micro store
Co-op’s new concept focuses on transient consumer culture, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner in new formats
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Co-op back running at full operational capacity following devastating cyberattack
Co-op today posted its results for the six months to 5 July 2025, which revealed the cyberattack will end up costing £120m in lost profits this year
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Morrisons sets up recruitment strategy for 2026 as it looks to grow Daily estate
The strategy has been initiated by head of wholesale, strategic projects and acquisitions Victoria Lockie, who has been in post since May
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Midcounties Co-op CEO Phil Ponsonby to be ACS chair
Ponsonby, who currently acts as vice chair, will replace independent retailer Ramesh Shingadia who completes his two-year term in November