The Co-op news and analysis – Page 58
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NewsCo-op stripped of chicken welfare award
The Co-operative Food’s ethical credentials have been dealt a blow after the retailer was stripped of a major chicken welfare award.
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NewsFairtrade blasts Morrisons and Aldi for banana price wars
Retailers have hit back at the Fairtrade Foundation after it blamed UK price wars for putting the squeeze on banana produc…
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NewsCo-op sell-off decision sparks angry response
Co-op staff and members have blasted it for not letting them have their say on its farming and pharmacy arm sell-off.
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NewsCo-op sells off farms and weighs future of Pharmacy arm
The Co-operative Group has revealed it is selling off its Co-operative Farms business and “exploring options” for the future of its pharmacy arm.
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NewsCo-op hails overwhelming response to Have Your Say survey
The Co-operative Group has claimed it has received an “overwhelming” response to its ‘Have Your Say’ survey launched last week.
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Comment & OpinionP&F comes up with a revolutionary PR plan for The Co-op Group
Karoline (with a K) has scented a business opportunity in the Co-op’s apparent desperation to reinvent itself…
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NewsArla UK sales boom as Lurpak and Anchor outperform market
Arla today announced total revenue across its global operations hit 73.6 billion DKK (£8.4bn) in 2013, up 16.6% on 2012.
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Comment & OpinionA plea for help
Plea for help or PR stunt? The Co-op wants your views on its future.
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NewsCo-op asks customers and members for views on its future
The Co-operative Group is asking its members, staff and customers to share their views on the future of the society after admitting it had “lost touch” and “hadn’t been listening”.
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NewsGraham Mairs is new innovation chef for Co-op own-label range
The Co-operative Group has appointed a development and innovation chef as it continues to overhaul its own-label range…
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NewsMinnie Moll made marketing boss at East of England Co-op
Minnie Moll is the new executive officer for membership, marketing and media at East of England Co-operative…
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NewsSean Toal to step down as COO at The Co-operative Group
The Co-operative Group’s COO for food, Sean Toal, is to take up the COO role at discount retailer Wilkinson…
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NewsEast of England Co-op launches home delivery service
East of England Co-operative has become the latest co-op to launch a home delivery service…
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NewsCo-op Group launches pay-as-you-go mobile SIM card
The Co-operative Group is to launch its first mobile pay-as-you-go SIM card.
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NewsCo-op kicks off 2014 saving stamps scheme
The Co-operative Group has launched its 2014 Savings Stamps scheme.
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NewsPolice launch crackdown on 'fake retailer' fraudsters
The police are stepping up efforts to fight fraud involving criminals impersonating large UK food retailers…
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NewsKatie Hemmings appointed commercial director at Him!
Him! has named Katie Hemmings as its new commercial director…
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NewsSutherland denies clash with ‘fantastic’ Steve Murrells
Euan Sutherland is ‘astounded’ by rumours of clash with ‘fantastic’ Murrells and confirms Richard Pennycook as The Co-op’s permanent group FD.
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NewsMike Harrison and Mark Draper to hunt for new Co-op stores
The Co-operative Group has appointed two new regional acquisitions managers as it bids to open 100 new food stores in 2014…
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NewsCo-op kicks off flash sale on milk, eggs and bread
The Co-operative Group is following up its January voucher offer with a three-day flash sale on milk, eggs and bread.