All articles by Ronan Hegarty – Page 28
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NewsWeetabix names Neil Chapman its new manufacturing director
Chapman comes from Kerry Foods, which he joined in August 2017 as operations director of meal solutions
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NewsJTI UK commits to net zero emissions by 2030
JTI’s plan will focus on emissions, energy, waste, water and stakeholder engagement
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Comment & OpinionAbuse against shopworkers has risen this year. How can we allow this for our ‘local heroes’?
The Co-op has reported a 39% increase in abuse, violence and antisocial behaviour towards staff since last year – a shocking statistic
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NewsAbuse against Co-op staff rockets by almost 40% this year
Co-op said it was seeing on average 730 incidents a day of abuse, violence or anti-social behaviour directed against its staff
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NewsCo-op launches new Ever Ground hot drinks offer
The new brand is being launched in nine trial stores this month
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InterviewsHow Dawood Pervez is steering Bestway through the pandemic
The Bestway Wholesale MD discusses the challenges of evolving amid the Covid crisis, and championing the cause of the wholesale sector
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NewsSainsbury’s to permanently close in-store counters and 420 Argos stores
Retailer has warned that 3,500 roles could be impacted by the changes
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NewsJTI UK launches Ploom S heated tobacco system
Ploom S becomes only the second heat not burn tobacco system available in the UK
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NewsCostcutter opens new Co-op franchise
The symbol group converted its company-owned store in Fremington, North Devon to the Co-op format earlier this month
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NewsCo-op urges community groups to apply for share of £1.5m grant scheme
The society said it was particularly keen to back groups involved in fighting hunger
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Comment & OpinionSchool meals shouldn’t be a political football: kids have the right to eat
The government might have thought Marcus Rashford would go away. He won’t
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NewsCo-op cuts branded and own-label prices and adds new Honest Value range
Co-op has cut prices on 300 products which include fruit and veg, fresh meat, rice, pasta, coffee and toilet roll
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NewsChristian Woolfenden to take up UK MD role at Philip Morris International
He will take up his new role on 1 November and report to Frederic de Wilde
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NewsTwo Co-op employees recognised in birthday honours for services during pandemic
They’re being recognised for their work to keep communities fed throughout the coronavirus pandemic
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NewsCo-op says regular shoppers will be better off as it drops 5:1 scheme
Its revamped membership scheme aims to double the amount of money donated to good causes
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NewsCo-op to grow BAME representation in its leadership team
Co-op wants to ensure 10% of its 600-strong leadership team would be from black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds by 2025
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Analysis & FeaturesAs Charles Wilson steps down, what now for Booker?
Wilson has embodied Booker for many of its members, some of whom fear new boss, Tesco’s Andrew Yaxley, will have different priorities
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NewsTesco increases rollout of Krispy Kreme digital display cabinets
Tesco said the exclusive partnership had proved popular with shoppers
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NewsCo-op sets new store opening targets in rapid expansion plan
The convenience retailer is also conducting major refurbishments as part of a multi-million pound store investment programme
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NewsGovernment still investigating Sunday trading extensions
The move comes despite reports earlier in the summer the government had shelved plans to change the existing rules





