The Co-op news and analysis – Page 52
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NewsCo-op Group signs up to super-strength alcohol cans clampdown
The Co-operative Group has become the third supermarket to sign up to a voluntary clampdown on super-strength alcohol…
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NewsChris Whitfield named Co-op Group retail and logistics director
Tesco Lotus’s store operations director, Chris Whitfield, is taking up the new role of retail and logistics director for The Co-operative Group’s food business early next year.
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NewsCo-op gives Young Scots 10% discount on food shopping
Holders of a Young Scot National Entitlement Card will receive a 10% discount on their shopping at The Co-operative Group’s 400 Scottish food stores from today.
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NewsBestway 'won't lose focus' after Co-op Pharmacy acquisition
Chief executive Zameer Choudrey has reiterated Bestway’s commitment to wholesaling following its £620m acquisition of The …
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NewsDriver shortage threatens Christmas deliveries, warns FTA
The grocery sector is expected to come under more pressure than usual in the run-up to Christmas because of a shortage of …
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NewsGraham’s The Family Dairy begins supplying Scotmid Co-op
Graham’s The Family Dairy has signed a deal to supply its milk and butter to all 200 Scotmid Co-operative stores.
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Analysis & FeaturesMPs' report helps get Co-op Bank back on track
As the Financial Conduct Authority’s investigation into the £263m overstatement of profits at Tesco gets underway, an inquiry into the dealings of another retailer concluded today.
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NewsCo-op Bank Project Verde deal 'doomed to failure'
The Co-operative Bank’s failed acquisition of 632 Lloyds Bank branches, dubbed Project Verde, was “doomed to failure” and its capital shortfall “could have been discovered sooner”, a Treasury Select Committee inquiry has concluded.
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NewsFormer Co-op boss Sutherland takes charge of SuperGroup
Former Co-operative Group chief executive Euan Sutherland has returned to retailing as CEO of fashion retailer SuperGroup.
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NewsThe Co-op sells Halesowen distribution centre to Dawn Meats
The Co-operative Group has just one distribution centre left to sell after offloading its Halesowen RDC…
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NewsCo-op looks to bag up £750k for charity from Scottish charge
The Co-operative Group has pledged to donate profits from its entire bag range to charity when the 5p carrier bag charge comes into effect in Scotland later this month.
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NewsBestway completes Co-op Pharmacy acquisition
Bestway has completed its £620m acquisition of The Co-operative Pharmacy.
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NewsCo-op expands its Irresistible wines
The Co-operative Group has expanded its Truly Irresistible own-label wine range with three Old World Wines…
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NewsWrap potato study 'could save Co-op £600k per year'
Rooting out inefficiencies in its potato supply could save The Co-operative Group over £600,000 a year, a study claims…
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NewsHigh street action plan extends to four Welsh towns
A high street rescue campaign led by several of the UK’s leading retailers has moved into Wales…
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NewsThe Co-op Group to open 63 stores in former Marston's pubs
The Co-operative Group has finalised a deal to open 63 new Co-op stores on former or existing Marston’s pub sites…
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NewsCentral England Co-op listing for iPro stevia sports drinks
Isotonic sports drink iPro Sport has secured its first mainstream retail listing…
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NewsCo-op reassures staff it is not looking for 24/7 availability
The Co-operative Group has moved to reassure staff over S3 Store Standards…
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NewsMars rolls out cake bars and branded in-store cookies
Mars is next week launching branded cake bars and cookies…
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NewsRobert Bignold, Tesco China property director, joins Co-op
The Co-operative Group has lured Tesco’s property director for China, Robert Bignold, to its property team…