The Co-op news and analysis – Page 31
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NewsCo-op to extend John Lewis click & collect service to more than 50 stores
The rollout follows a trial in six Co-op stores which began in May
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NewsCo-op report calls on government to tackle ‘epidemic’ of abuse on staff
Shop staff are suffering post-traumatic stress disorder and long-lasting anxiety, according to the report
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NewsCentral England Co-op invests £1m in new distribution fleet
The new fleet comprises three new trailers, one tractor and seven rigid lorries
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NewsCo-op to push local authorities on household food waste collections
Society is writing to the near-half of all local authorities that do not collect food waste
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NewsCo-op to install chilled food vending machine at Reading Festival
Products include sandwiches, crisps, healthy snacks, fruit, chocolate and drinks
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NewsCo-op to open sixth franchised store at Newcastle University
The Newcastle store will see the existing students’ union unit extended and transformed
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NewsCo-op joins Tesco’s calls for online sales tax
Tesco CEO Dave Lewis has called on the government to cut business rates by 20%, funded by a 2% levy on online sales
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Cameron Rigg, product developer, Co-op Food
An inspiring food technology teacher led Cameron to a career in grocery
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NewsNew Co-op TV ad gets in the swim on marine pollution
The Co-op replaced plastic bags with compostable versions last September in 1,000 stores
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NewsCo-op paves way for nationwide online shopping rollout
The convenience retailer is increasingly working with specialist fulfilment firms that link its software with that of a network of courier companies
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NewsCentral England Co-op backs fight for food justice at Greenbelt Festival
Retailer is working with the Co-op Party to tackle hunger in the UK
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NewsCo-op kicks off ‘biggest-ever transformation programme’
A technology overhaul that’s been three years in planning would better equip the retailer for its “ambitious growth strate”
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NewsCo-op to expand Pay in Aisle checkout-free technology
The Pay in Aisle app has also been updated to make it easier for shoppers
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NewsCo-op commits to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2025
The retailer reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 20% in 2018
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NewsCo-op opens On the Go concept convenience store in London
Aimed at busy shoppers, the premises feature fast self-service tills and separate ‘food for now’ and ‘food for later’ area…
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NewsCentral England Co-op launches summer food bank appeal for children
The society said food banks often saw a rise in demand from families when the ‘safety net’ of free school meals was removed
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InterviewsRealising the potential in co-operatives: Southern Co-op CEO Mark Smith
Southern Co-op sales have more than doubled since he joined, but Smith has slowed the rate of growth. Why?
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NewsCo-op Food CEO calls for tougher penalties over shop worker assaults
Quarterly figures from the Co-op show that 2,500 incidents of abuse were made against employees
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NewsCo-op to bring bottle deposit return scheme to UK festivals
Customers choose to either receive a Co-op voucher when they recycle the bottle or donate the deposit to Keep Britain Tidy
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NewsCo-op to open coffee shop concessions in 10 stores
Each shop will showcase locally produced products and offer tailored menus for breakfast and lunch