All articles by Alice Leader – Page 2
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Analysis & FeaturesCo-op’s talent exodus: how can it navigate out of its crisis?
Amid fresh departures, questions swirl over Co-op’s new strategy and structure, leadership, performance and corporate governance
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NewsBP expands Felix partnership to support surplus food redistribution
The funding will support Felix’s core operations and strengthen the operational infrastructure for food redistribution at scale
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NewsJempson’s to launch member pricing with new loyalty app
Under its Savaclub loyalty scheme, which it initially launched in 1989, Jempson’s currently offers members a physical card to earn points in store
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Comment & OpinionShopworkers deserve better than a law with no teeth
Tougher laws have failed to prevent an increase in assaults on shopworkers in Scotland. What’s going on?
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NewsScottish retail worker assaults rise every year since 2021 protection law
There have been 1,318 incidents of retail worker assaults reported to Police Scotland in 2026 so far
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NewsCo-op Group MD Matt Hood leads trio of senior exits
Co-op group commercial and logistics strategy director Tom Bradley revealed he is joining Deliveroo as commercial director later this autumn
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NewsTamworth Co-op rolls out new grocery delivery platform
The service has been built using Snappy Shopper’s white-label e-commerce platform
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NewsBestway kicks off World Cup campaign across 3,000 stores
The campaign will include shopper competitions, promotions, enhanced PoS, in-store theatre and category-led merchandising throughout the tournament
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NewsParfetts promises better NPD access and availability after Unitas exit
MD Guy Swindell said Parfetts wanted to be “joined at the hip” with suppliers on commercial and marketing activity
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NewsLincolnshire Co-op consults staff over redundancies amid rising costs
Lincolnshire Co-op said it was making changes to the way the business operates as it navigated rising costs
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NewsMFG launches digital ad network across 1,200 forecourts
MFG said the move opened up ‘unprecedented access’ for brands to engage with millions of on-the-go consumers
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NewsEngland World Cup opener sparks rise in shoplifting and violence across UK stores
In the run up to the Three Lions’ first match on 17 June, shop theft rose by 6% on the daily average
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NewsPostmasters hit out at ‘kick in the teeth’ Royal Mail rate cuts
Under a new agreement, postmasters will receive less remuneration for handling Royal Mail products such as returning and collecting parcels
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NewsCo-op targets summer meal missions with ‘Pop to Co-op’ campaign
The campaign aims to capitalise on last-minute plans and spontaneous social gatherings through the retailer’s convenience offer
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NewsHeart of England Co-op launches own-brand delivery service via Snappy Shopper
The service, called Heart Delivered, is powered by Snappy Shopper’s white-label e-commerce platform
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NewsFuel Finder driving quicker pump price drops as wholesale costs fall
AA spokesman Luke Bosdet said the pricing behaviour highlighted the ‘power of Fuel Finder’
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NewsC-stores and supermarkets top list for witnessed theft as crime becomes ‘normalised’
Seven in 10 shoppers now view theft as “normalised”, while 12% say they feel ‘indifferent’ when witnessing crime in bricks & mortar stores, according to new research
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NewsCo-op and Filco unite against Lidl’s Llantwit Major store plans
The retailers’ concerns were heard at a public inquiry at the Civic Offices in Barry last week
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NewsSnappy Shopper debuts in Channel Islands with Alliance Retail tie-up
The rapid delivery app said the partnership marked a major step in expanding its footprint beyond the mainland UK
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NewsCo-op launches £3 fruit & veg bags in Deliveroo exclusive
The initiative, dubbed Second Chance Saver Bags, has been launched across 20 stores today