The Co-op news and analysis – Page 3
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Cyberattacks ‘wake-up call to retail’ says government security body chief
The National Cyber Security Centre is working with M&S and Co-op in the wake of attacks, while the ICO recommends customers use strong passwords
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Co-op lists products for free on Deliveroo in clerical error
Co-op’s error, which lasted for ‘a few hours’ last night (1 May), saw online shoppers stock up on products that were incorrectly priced
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M&S is taking reputational damage from cyberattack: research
M&S has ‘suffered a measurable blow to its reputation and trust in its brand’
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Harrods reassures customers after becoming latest retailer hit by cyberattack
Harrods confirmed it had ‘experienced attempts to gain unauthorised access to some of our systems’ on Thursday evening
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Co-op shuts down IT systems following hacking attempt
The convenience retailer has ‘recently experienced attempts to gain unauthorised access to some of our systems’
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Co-op opens ‘access to cash’ banking hub inside store
Co-op said the move was part of its focus on creating added services in its stores and social value
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Tech backers claim supermarket support for digital solution to Wales DRS deadlock
A compromise deal suggested would see all UK products packaged in glass due to be in scope for the Welsh DRS carry a unique digital code
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EG On The Move hits 150th petrol station milestone
EG On The Move plans to open between 400-500 sites across the UK over the next five years
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Co-op switches to 100% British strawberries ahead of Easter
Co-op’s launch date for the strawberries has moved four days earlier than last year and in time for the Easter bank holiday
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Comment & Opinion
Are lower prices enough to revive Co-op Wholesale?
Co-op confirmed its wholesale revenue for the year to 4 January fell 5.5% to £1.4bn, while it made a loss of £1m compared with a £14m profit the previous year
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Co-op invests £800k in lowering own-label wholesale prices
Co-op said it had reduced the wholesale price of its key own brand range by an average of 3%
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Analysis & Features
What do Co-op’s results tell us about its ‘right-sizing’ and wholesale challenges?
Co-op says sales are up £100m and it is progressing well on its strategy of ‘making convenience more convenient and focusing on being the best small store retailer’
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Media Bites 4 April: recession fears over US tariffs, NI whiskey, Percy Pig
The UK, EU and Asian economies are at risk of falling into recession this year after Trump increased US tariffs
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Co-op profits quadruple but business warns of stiff winds ahead
Its profit growth was led by strong improvements in food and life services
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Co-op launches retail media tool that target shoppers based on ‘convenience missions’
‘Co-op Compass’ offers brands the ability to target Co-op customers based on their recent purchases
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Comment & Opinion
Do supermarket loyalty schemes ease the pain of delivery apps?
Shopping for groceries on the aggregator apps is rife with ‘ouch’ moments
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Nisa rebranded Co-op Wholesale in ‘new era’ for the group
It means its B2B partners will now purchase through Co-op Wholesale, while the Nisa fascia on convenience stores will remain the same
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Media Bites 25 March: Morrisons, Co-op, beer prices, supermarket boycott
Morrisons taking the axe to its fresh counters, cafès and convenience stores has been widely covered by the national newspapers
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Co-op joins Aldi price matching fray with 100-plus offers
The move will see Co-op matching Aldi prices on over 100 everyday essentials, including fresh fruit, milk, eggs and bread
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Snappy Shopper adds voice search to rapid delivery app
‘This update is part of Snappy Shopper’s ongoing efforts to improve accessibility on iOS,’ a Snappy spokeswoman said