The Co-op news and analysis – Page 39
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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?
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NewsCo-op rolls out Reflexis task management system for staff
The new system will digitise paper-based jobs and provide staff with guidance and clarity
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NewsStarship grocery delivery robots reach 50,000-order milestone
They made their 50,000th delivery in Milton Keynes this week, having covered over 200,000 miles in total
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NewsCo-op makes sustainable soy production commitment
Co-op has partnered with the Round Table on Responsible Soy until the end of 2020
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NewsCo-op targeting 200 franchise stores as like-for-likes grow
Group CEO Steve Murrells said the retailer could have 20 franchise stores by the end of the year