Archive of all The Co-op articles – Page 7
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News
Co-op starts search for third wave of suppliers to join Apiary scheme
Applications for the scheme, which gives suppliers the opportunity to work towards a listing on Co-op shelves, can be submitted until 5 February
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Co-op ends rewards benefits to put focus on Member Prices
The society said it was making the changes in response to feedback from members on what they wanted most
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TrueStart Coffee launches ‘category-first’ SKUs into Co-op
The new tins will join TrueStart’s Original and Decaf Barista Grade Instant Coffees in 800 Co-op stores later this month
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Comment & Opinion
How to encourage sustainability in a permacrisis
Post COP28, we must take action and understand what is within our control, says Shirine Khoury-Haq, CEO of Co-op
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News
Co-op rolls out 100% recycled own-label kitchen roll
The new line is a blend of recycled materials made from 70% cardboard fibres while the remaining 30% is recycled fibres from sorted office waste
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Noble Foods redesigns Freshlay Farms egg brand
Freshlay Farms will launch on 11 December in Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Co-op with newly packaged Golden Yolker eggs renowned for their deep rich yolks
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Christmas dinner veg more expensive after mults hike up prices
Several key veg lines such as carrots and potatoes have increased in price by more than 10% in the past month
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Delivery robot driver gets extra training after ‘trying to run over’ pedestrian
The robot had been delivering Co-op groceries to a customer in Northampton when it drove across the lawn of their neighbour and ran over a cat repellent device
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Profiles
My Alternative CV: Co-op’s Christopher Byrne on Kylie, Mel B and Muriel’s Wedding
Co-op’s head of brand, creative and in-store marketing wants Victoria Beckham and Miriam Margolyes to eat crisp sandwiches together
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News
Co-op membership reaches eight-year high
The convenience retailer credited the relaunch of its membership in April, including the addition of Member Prices, with boosting recruitment
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Analysis & Features
How small brands can navigate supermarket trade investment ‘asks’
Startups and challenger brands facing ‘exorbitant’ media and promotions charges from supermarket buyers
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News
Co-op to get 7.5% of its electricity from new solar farm
The initial agreement is set to run for 15 years. At maximum capacity the farm will supply up to 7.5% of Co-op’s total electricity needs per year
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Co-op ditches Christmas ad in favour of community donation campaign
From today, the society is calling on shoppers to give “the gift of community spirit”
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Co-op named biggest supporter of British berry industry for 2023 season
The growers’ group has announced that Co-op achieved the highest volume growth in berry sales with a 22.1% increase across all berries
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Co-op relaunches largest store in multimillion-pound makeover
The near 22,000 sq ft store, in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, had been transformed in a bid to better serve the Island community, Co-op said
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News
Asda launches 100th Asda Express store
The store launched in Hexham last week, stocking up to 3,000 branded and own-label products across top-up essentials, food to go, and cooking ingredients
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News
London pilot lined up as next stop for digital DRS trials
Supporters claim there is growing momentum behind the technology amid continuing concerns over the cost of rolling out a traditional DRS system across the UK
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News
Co-op launches nine Neapolitan-style pizzas under Irresistible range
New for the range, Co-op’s wine buyers have also provided a “carefully selected” range of wine recommendations
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Analysis & Features
Who holds the power at Britain’s biggest supermarkets?
From established giants to emerging disruptors, billionaires to loyal ladder climbers. Journey through the boardrooms of the country’s leading supermarkets
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Analysis & Features
Watch: All the retailers’ Christmas adverts 2023
Asda was the first to launch a teaser for its Christmas advert this year staring a festive Michael Bublé