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The Co-op adds swathe of wine SKUs in data-inspired refresh Subscription
Stores will be clustered with an “affluence overlay” to determine what is important to consumers…
Matt Atkinson joins the Co-op as chief membership officer Subscription
Atkinson will support director of community and campaigns Rufus Olins…
Gousto scraps Co-op trial two months ahead of schedule Subscription
Recipe box company says it is focusing on home delivery rather than supermarkets
Co-op’s £143m bid for Nisa to be put to the vote by members Subscription
It’s up to members now to decide as Nisa recommends Co-op’s offer
Asda and Co-op collaborate on sustainability data project
Suppliers will no longer need to submit duplicate data on waste, water and energy
The Co-op joins The Grocer's Waste Not Want Not campaign
Waste Not Want Not was launched in May 2016…
Richard Pennycook to take over as BRC chairman
Pennycook stepped down as CEO of the Co-operative Group in March
Co-op prioritises long-term deals with suppliers Subscription
CEO Steve Murrells has made long-term strategic deals with suppliers a key priority
Co-op launches new sustainable salmon farming group Subscription
Group will work with about 30 salmon farmers plus processor Farne Salmon & Trout
Co-op faces union action over dismissal of disabled drivers Subscription
More than 300 Unite members are voting on whether to take action over Christmas
The Co-op urges suppliers to sign up to bigger 'wow deals'
Commercial chiefs want to slash prices in return for longer-term partnerships
Co-op launches autumn TV push based on British fresh food Video
co-op sourcing ad The campaign, ‘Make buying British more affordable’, will seek to capitalise on its commitment to 100% fresh British meat
The Co-op rolls out Pioneer wine designed by members Subscription
It was created to “challenge the traditional approach to ranging”
Matt Birch made trading executive at Central England Co-op Subscription
Birch will take over the responsibilities of deputy chief and trading director Tony Carroll
The Co-op enters exclusive talks to buy Nisa Subscription
Sainsbury’s put its interest in Nisa on hold earlier this month
The Co-op covers cost of tampon tax
The Co-op said a 5% price reduction would come into effect from tomorrow ahead of government proposals to remove the VAT
Customer director Jemima Bird to leave Co-op after 18 months Subscription
The brand expert will continue to work with the company for two days a week…
The Co-op commits to Fairtrade with Kenyan resource centre
The funding is being provided by the Co-op’s Growing Stories online campaign
Major players drive GS1 data quality charter Subscription
The 12 companies claimed the move could save more than £200m in costs and lost sales
Jo Whitfield confirmed as permanent Co-op Food CEO Subscription
Whitfield was with Asda for eight years before joining the Co-op last year
Co-op backs Para Athletics contender with store fascia message Subscription
Five stores in Manchester have had a #goodluckcarly messsage incorporated into their signage
Co-op and Kumala link up to offer new Fairtrade wine Subscription
Funds from its sales will be invested back into farming communities in South Africa
Gousto bites into retail with Co-op stores trial
From now until December, customers will be able to collect Gousto boxes at 10 Brighton Co-op branches
Johnson & Johnson joins Mars and Co-op on sustainability platform
The Manufacture 2030 platform, launched by 2degrees, will try to find ways to slash costs in company supply chains
Co-operative model "more resilient in post-Brexit zeitgeist" Subscription
The UK Co-operative Economy 2017 report says Co-op values strike a chord with public’s mood amid upheaval
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The Co-op isn’t ailing. But it needs to stretch its wings Subscription
A casual observer of today’s grocery market share figures from Kantar would conclude that the Co-op is struggling
Nisa has always been riven by mistrust. Can the Co-op save it? Subscription
Next week Nisa will finally table the Co-op’s offer to its members
Learn from Co-op's resurgence
Most industry commentators would agree that the Co-op has significantly improved its customer offer over recent years
First Look: Christmas ranges 2017 - video
Details are being finalised, ranges are still being added to, and almost everyone is still trying to decide what to charge.
Christmas in July: supermarket range preview 2017 Subscription
What do we know about what the supermarkets have planned to win the big one this Christmas?
Join the Co-op in the battle to end water poverty
Sir, The Co-op Group has just pledged to donate £1m a year to a new global project to tackle water poverty
Is the Co-op's call for 100% British fresh meat realistic? Subscription
Aspirational, for sure, but do farmers actually produce enough for other retailers to follow suit? And what would the downsides be for industry?
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This store was absolutely stuffed with SKUs but shelves were well stocked and neat and tidy
Steve Murrells sets out his vision for Co-op renewal post-Pennycook Subscription
With Richard Pennycook departing, Steve Murrells sets out his vision for the renewal phase of a more aggressive society
Shane Meadows has highlighted the Co-op's brilliant campaign Subscription
As foundations for a new campaign go, The Co-op’s seems to be made of stone
Co-op pops up in the right place and the right time Subscription
Sir, Pop-ups are perhaps an overused promotional vehicle at times
Steve Murrells: the Big Interview Subscription
Since 2013, Co-op Food has “outperformed the market for 13 consecutive quarters, while c-store growth has been double-digit”
Aldi and Iceland commit to accepting old pound coin until end of month
Amazon doubles number of brands available via Dash buttons
Tesco store evacuated as security guard protests on roof
Marks & Spencer delivery has hurdles to overcome
Shell installs first electric vehicle fast-charging stations
M&S opens first Wasabi sushi counter
Happiour food and drink promotions app acquired by MyVoucherCodes
Sainsbury's expands one-hour Chop Chop service across central London
Wholesaler Kitwave leaves Sugro to join Today's Group
Lidl UK plans to open biggest RDC yet in Peterborough
Trolley posters 'deliver 15% sales boost for brands'
Tesco trials extended booze range in 'new approach' to online
Urgent action is needed to protect coconut water's success
The Co-op adds swathe of wine SKUs in data-inspired refresh
Sainsbury's attracts criticism for top-of-shelf stocking move
Grocery suppliers must take urgent action on diversity
Dairy UK warns no deal on Brexit could be 'detrimental'
Winners of Top New Talent awards 2017 chosen
Warburtons debuts ‘Pride & Breadjudice’ ad starring Peter Kay
Plain packaging: who's next?
