The Co-op news and analysis – Page 32
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NewsMidcounties Co-op eyes 80 new convenience store openings
The society currently operates 160 c-stores and has so far opened eight new stores this year
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NewsCo-op wins Grocer of the Year at The Grocer Gold Awards
The retailer knocked last year’s winner Aldi off the top spot to take home the most coveted award of the evening
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NewsMidcounties Co-op names Rupert Newman as chief retail officer
Newman has spent two decades in senior management roles with Sainsbury’s and Asda
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NewsCo-op extends pork supply relationship with Tulip
The pork giant will supply the retailer with nine premium own-label sausage lines from September
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NewsPaul Dennis returns to Central England Co-op as food retail head
He rejoins after holding senior leadership positions with Conviviality Retail, My Local and Motor Fuel Group
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NewsPete Westall takes new values-based role at Midcounties Co-operative
Westall will focus on organising community programmes, events and campaigns in the new role
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Comment & OpinionHow the Co-op's new bond is marrying corporate finance with ethical projects
The Co-op’s new bond for Fairtrade-focused projects demonstrates the interest investors have in ethical and social projects
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NewsCo-op partners with John Lewis for click & collect services
John Lewis said the move was part of its strategy to leverage its supply chain and reach customers in areas it has a lower store presence
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NewsCo-op extends online shopping to new areas
The Co-op is currently involved in four trials that could lead to a wider online rollout
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NewsCo-op raises £300m in Fairtrade bond first
The Co-operative Group has become the first retailer in the UK to issue a Fairtrade bond as it announced the raising of £300m to fuel growth.
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NewsThe Co-op debuts 'It's what we do' advertising campaign
The first phase of the campaign will involve national adverts while a second phase will be targeted more locally
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NewsCo-op partners Superdrug in food-to-go deal
The initial phase is being rolled out to seven Superdrug stores all based in key transit hubs
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NewsCo-op partners with anti-knife crime charity to build gyms
The project uses steel from knives that have been taken off the street and melted down to be reused
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NewsMidcounties Co-op names Halfords' Clare Moore as HR chief
Moore has also previously worked for Barclaycard, Rolls-Royce and Aston Martin Lagonda
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NewsAsda, Ocado and Co-op hail strong growth in own label
The three retailers have all grown ahead of the market average
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Comment & OpinionSteve Murrells: Co-operative values have stood the test of time
The co-operative difference informs our decision making, the markets we choose and the products and services we offer
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NewsCo-op names Shirine Khoury-Haq as new CFO
Khoury-Haq will replace Ian Ellis who announced his retirement last November
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Comment & OpinionInvestment is key for co-ops serving their communities
I read with interest the article ‘How co-op pulled itself together’
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NewsCo-op to open new pop-up shops during store refurbishments
The 230 sq ft modular retail units will hold at least 600 product lines
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the co-operative movement pulled itself together
After a near calamitous reversal in the movement’s fortunes, co-operatives are booming. What’s behind the turnaround?