The Co-op news and analysis – Page 22
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NewsDeliveroo and grocery partners to deliver one million meals to those in need
The initiative will see Deliveroo riders pick up food that would otherwise go to waste from Co-op, Waitrose and Pret a Manger
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NewsRetailers ‘smash’ emissions target but transport emerges as key concern
Carbon emissions from more than 70 big retailers, representing a quarter of the entire market, have fallen by 49% since 2005
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NewsCo-op and Unilever partner on Europe’s first smart ice cream vending machine
A combination of cameras and sensors within the Wall’s branded freezer identify which products have been removed by the customer
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Comment & OpinionCo-op should be applauded for a climate plan that goes beyond bags
The society has come up with a 10-point climate plan that seems aimed at delivering real change
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NewsCo-op own-label food and drink to be carbon neutral by 2025
The move is part of a new 10-point climate plan to hit net zero carbon emissions by 2040
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NewsCo-op bans plastic bags for life from all stores
Co-op will extend the rollout of its certified compostable carrier bags across all stores
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NewsChelmsford Star Co-op hits five-year target to reduce energy consumption by 25%
Since January this year, the society began sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable sources
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NewsCo-op delivery partner Zoom 1hr to launch £500k crowdfunding raise
Zoom 1hr has delivered 60,000 orders on behalf of the Co-op since November
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NewsEast of England Co-op food sales boost offsets Covid-related declines
Sales across its travel, petrol filling station and events businesses were down over 40%
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NewsCo-op security guards armed with crime deterrent spray
The SmartWater will be used by Co-op’s Mitie-employed security officers in around 400 stores
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NewsCo-op extends product placement deal on Coronation Street with ITV
Co-op has agreed a three-year extension to the partnership with ITV
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NewsCentral England Co-op trading profits soar as sales rise 3% to £869m
Total food sales increased by 7.7% to £691.2m
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NewsCo-op to change store management structure, impacting 2,000-plus jobs
The convenience retailer is moving from a four-tier management structure to three
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NewsSupermarket veg campaign hits 100 industry signatories
The Peas Please initiative has reached a major landmark this week with 100 retailers, manufacturers and hospitality businesses signed up
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NewsCo-op promotes instant BBQ safety in new ‘Put Me Out’ campaign
The ‘Put Me Out’ safety drive features “hard-hitting” on-pack messaging
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NewsSouthern Co-op extends trial to sell food beyond best before date to 11 stores
Move follows an initial trial that kicked off at two Hampshire stores in December 2019 and February 2020
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ProfilesMidcounties Co-op chief retail officer Rupert Newman on adapting home delivery post lockdown
Newman tells The Grocer how the business aims to continue with its delivery service - launched in the pandemic - as the country emerges from the crisis
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NewsCo-op kicks off own-label bread contract with Jacksons and Warburtons
Jacksons is replacing Allied Bakeries as the Co-op’s own-label bread supplier
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Comment & OpinionCo-op has a strong case for holding on to its business rates relief
Ultimately it shouldn’t matter whether Co-op can clearly demonstrate why it needs relief more than anyone else
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NewsCo-op won’t pay back business rates relief due to ‘disproportionate Covid costs’
It claimed it incurred a disproportionate increase in costs associated with coronavirus measures compared to larger supermarkets