The Co-op news and analysis – Page 67
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NewsCo-op Group to go online with trials starting ‘this year’
The Co-operative Group is the latest retailer to join a new wave of supermarkets joining the online revolution.
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NewsPatrick Allen, former marketing boss at The Co-op Group
Allen started his career working as an apprentice on his uncle’s fruit and veg stall in Bury…
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Comment & Opinion
Show your Love, Co-op
The Co-operative’s own-brand relaunch – to ‘Loved by Us’ – is interesting…
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NewsTesco to end lads’ mags sales to under 18s
Following Co-op’s announcement last week that it will delist lads’ mags unless publishers deliver them in pre-sealed bags by 9 September, Tesco has said it will no longer sell the magazines to under 18s.
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NewsCo-op to launch festive flower gift bag
The Co-operative Group is launching its first flower bouquet gift bag this Christmas…
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Analysis & FeaturesWill others follow Co-op's lead in lads' mag crackdown?
Its demands for modesty bags are a victory for UK Feminista but bigger chains are less likely to get steamed up…
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NewsCo-op to revamp own-label range as 'Loved by Us'
The Co-operative Group has unveiled its latest weapon in its fight to boost flagging sales and attract younger shoppers…
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NewsCo-op, Waitrose and Aldi commit to clearer food price labels
Supermarket prices could become a little easier to understand after The Co-operative Group, Waitrose and Aldi signed up to a campaign for simpler and more consistent pricing.
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NewsCo-op tells lads' mags to cover up
The Co-operative Retail Trading Group – the buying group for 18 co-op societies across the UK, including the Co-operative Group – has warned publishers to cover up their lads’ mags or face being delisted.
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NewsMichael Fletcher joins the Co-operative Group as trading director
The Co-operative Group has bagged another executive from a major multiple for its new-look food team…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Co-op plays up convenience and class in Christmas push
The Co-operative Group is emphasising convenient but tasty food in its Christmas line-up, from adventurous baking products to elaborate desserts.
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NewsCo-op hires Tesco’s Michael Fletcher as food trading director
The Co-operative Group has named Michael Fletcher as trading director for its food business.
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NewsCo-op boss Sutherland reassures members over banking woes
The Co-operative Group’s CEO Euan Sutherland has moved to reassure its members the society remains “fundamentally strong” despite its recent banking woes.
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NewsCo-op Andover depot hit by three-day snarl-ups
The Co-operative Group stores in the south of England have been hit by problems at its mega-depot in Andover, Hampshire…
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NewsThe Co-op launches review of Bank fiasco
The Co-operative Group has launched an independent review into how its banking business ended up with a capital shortfall of £1.5bn.
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NewsMark Wilson joins Midcounties Co-op as food general manager
Midcounties Co-operative Society has named Mark Wilson as the new group general manager for its food business…
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NewsEmployee ownership gets a shot in the arm with Clegg’s support
The government has marked the first national Employee Ownership Day today with the publication of new guidance to make it easier for companies to become employee owned.
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NewsSMEs to get helping hand with Routes to Market training scheme
Small and medium-sized food and drink businesses in southern England are getting a helping hand with a retail skills course launched by Chichester College, in partnership with The Southern Co-operative.
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NewsCo-op woos younger shoppers with pop-up restaurants
The Co-operative Group is launching an experiential marketing and social media campaign this summer in a bid to attract younger shoppers.
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NewsCo-operative Group hit by double downgrade after bank ‘bail-in’
The Co-operative Group has been dealt a double downgrade blow by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s.