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The Co-op news and analysis – Page 119
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Waitrose: a supplement to The Grocer
They've been fully converted Need someone to convert a batch of Somerfields into slick, fully fledged Waitrose operations - fast? Bill Bishop's your man. The head of selling servies spoke to Tim Palmer If you want to know how to go about opening...
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e-commerce: 24-7
The hours and days ahead What lessons will grocery e-tailers learn from Somerfield's axing of its 24-7 operation? Belinda Gannaway reports Somerfield's abandonment of online shopping speaks more of the state of its business than the future of...
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United Norwest: Co-op grabs 14 c-stores
A 14 strong chain of c-stores has been bought by United Norwest Co-op for an undisclosed sum. United Norwest has bought the AM/PM stores from Wrexham based wholesaler CG Paletta. The stores are in Wrexham in North Wales, the Wirral on Merseyside,...
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Multiples: Picking centres up for grabs as Somerfield ditche
The main players involved in internet grocery shopping are expected to pounce on the three picking centres being sold by Somerfield following its surprise decision to pull the plug on its 24-7 home shopping venture. The picking centres two in...
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News analysis: British farm standard mark
Retailers rush to adopt the logo Using its "unique position as a major farmer and retailer", the Co-op has produced the first frozen peas to be registered under the new British Farm Standard logo. Produced on CWS farming estates in South...
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NON FOOD HOME SHOPPING TRIAL
CWS is trialling a non food home shopping service in 50 Co-op stores this summer as part of a drive to emphasise its community retailing strengths. Run in partnership with mail order group Findel, the catalogue will sell houseware, electrical,...
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Co-op congress: Co-op urged to seize the moral high ground i
Co-op societies must make better use of their social heritage and goals as marketing tools if they are to continue to compete against their rivals. CWS general manager for retail brands Wendy Wrigley said Co-ops had an obligation to exploit their...
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UNITED NORWEST SUPPLEMENT
A CONVENIENT CONCEPT The enticing smell of crispy, freshly baked baguettes and rolls meets early shoppers in the refurbished Co-op Late Shop in Buckingham Road, Cheadle. With fresh blue and green fascia and fittings, a clean layout and bread and...
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UNITED NORWEST SUPPLEMENT
CO-OP GETS WEB WISE Most companies realise the importance of exploring the brave new world of online retailing or digital tv, but how many managers have the time to do it? United Norwest has realised this and has formed a team of specialists...
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UNITED NORWEST SUPPLEMENT
IT'S IN THE FIGURES Ask Martin Beaumont what makes United Norwest a successful Co-op and he will tell you it's the society's unique blend of fierce independence, entrepreneurial spirit, regional focus, good management and financial acumen. "Our...
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Misguided sensationalism
It looks suspiciously like a publicity stunt to liven up this weekend's Co-op Congress, but it didn't require a sensationalist report from the Co-op to remind us that consumers have been "bewitched, bothered and bewildered" by modern food...
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The Morrisons are identical twins with the same pricing down
After last week's out of stock débâcle, thankfully only two stores failed to provide full baskets this week. Tesco, Roborough, had no Home Fries or milk, while chicken and Jacob's Creek wine was missing from Somerfield, Alton. Our shopper at Asda,...
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West Midlands Co-op takes over Morris Foods chain
Shropshire supermarket chain Morris Foods has been taken over by West Midlands Co-op for an undisclosed sum. The supermarket chain which is part of Morris and Company has seven stores and employs 430 staff, all of which will be retained. Four...
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Somerfield: An astonishing decline'
Somerfield has lost a quarter of its market share in the past 12 months, says an influential City analyst. Dave McCarthy of Schroder Salomon Smith Barney said the decline was "astonishing". He added: "New management will be trying to address the...
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Waitrose extension on track
Waitrose is on target to reopen the 11 Somerfield stores it bought in January by the end of July. The multiple is currently refurbishing three stores at Sudbury, Paddock Wood and Hythe and they are scheduled to reopen on May 24, 31 and June 1...
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Spain: Spanish cherry imports boost
Redbridge and Valle del Jerte co-op forge new link A new marketing agreement which is expected to boost imports of stalkless Spanish Picota cherries has been signed between Agrupacion de Co-operatives, Valle del Jerte, one of the region's largest...
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Somerfield: U-turn: We don't want the distraction'
The new Somerfield management team has announced a u-turn in the company's plans, taking 350 Kwik Save stores off the market. The announcement caused a sudden drop in share price last week after the City baulked at the third change of direction in...
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C0-op: Egg colouring is no yolk
The Co-op has followed Iceland's lead by selling eggs from chickens fed a natural diet. Buyer Geoff Cox said the society would source its entire range of eggs from hens fed an artificial ingredient-free and GM-free diet once a suitable supplier had...
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United Norwest on a roll
United Norwest Co-op has reported its sixth successive year of rising profits. The society the country's second biggest after CWS reported a 65% jump in pre-tax profit in the 12 months ending January 22. Excluding exceptionals, profit was up...