Archive of all The Co-op articles
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NewsCo-op opens £820K sustainability fund for beef, lamb and dairy farmers
The initiative will be delivered via two sustainability projects; one focusing on dairy farming improvements and a second focusing on beef farming
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NewsMilk brand Our Cow Molly the first to carry NFU anti-‘family farm tax’ logos on pack
The Sheffield-based supplier has called on other brands to follow its lead and join the campaign against government inheritance tax reforms
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NewsCo-op launches value campaign to reaffirm lower prices for members
The retailer said it sought to show consumers the significant investments it has made in reducing prices on over 200 top-selling products
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NewsCo-op starts search for fourth wave of suppliers to join Apiary support scheme
Applications for the scheme, which gives suppliers the chance to secure a listing on Co-op shelves, can be submitted until 5 February
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NewsCo-op set to open 75 new stores in 2025
The additions will include 50 franchise stores, as it continues to pursue openings with independent operators following “strong growth” in 2024
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NewsNisa Retail’s Peter Batt and Ayaz Alam to exit the business
The Grocer understands the moves were confirmed in an email to Nisa staff this afternoon
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket Christmas and New Year’s Eve opening times
A round-up of all the Christmas and new year opening hours for all the major supermarkets, including Tesco, Aldi and Sainsbury’s
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NewsCo-op opens franchise at Royal Navy’s HMS Collingwood
The site in Fareham, Hampshire has been tailored to reflect the population on site, which includes military personnel, civil servants and contractors
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NewsSuperfoodio unveils peanut ‘Better Cups’ with nut-based shells
The treats have rolled into over 130 Co-op stores nationwide
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NewsCo-op features Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat in ‘advertising first’ Christmas campaign
The campaign – the first from Co-op to focus on its quick-commerce offering – extends to in-store shelf barkers, posters and displays on self-checkout machines
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NewsLIVE 2025 Retail Week x The Grocer full programme revealed
The one-day event showcases the latest thinking in technology, digital and customer innovation across retail and grocery
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NewsCo-op extends £400m credit facility for further five years
The society’s CFO Rachel Izzard said that support from its lender banks was a reflection of the strength of its balance sheet
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NewsCo-op adds to higher welfare Space to Thrive chicken range
Higher welfare chicken is now also available in ready-to-eat and breaded chicken
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NewsCo-op rolls out savings scheme for staff to boost financial security
In partnership with Nest Insight, the opt-out scheme automatically enrols colleagues to save a default amount each month
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NewsCo-op reveals findings of its first social mobility study
The retailer found seven in 10 people from a lower socioeconomic background had missed out on job or education oppoortunities
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Analysis & FeaturesHow supermarket accelerators & incubators are changing retail
Supermarket innovation schemes are popping up all over the shop. The aim is simple: to foster growth among their supplier base. But there are big differences in approach
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NewsSix new suppliers to hit Co-op shelves thanks to Apiary support scheme
Post-launch support will continue, including access to sales trends and data, plus training and mentoring with industry leaders and sector specialists
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NewsCo-op partners with Quadient for parcel lockers
It will allow consumers to pick up parcels which have been delivered by major carriers including Royal Mail, DPD, Evri and UPS
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Analysis & FeaturesAre the police finally taking retail crime seriously?
Retail crime is on the rise, and with it violent and abusive incidents towards shopworkers. Is the Retail Crime Action Plan enough to tackle it?
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InterviewsHow Steve Murrells is making Hilton ‘a great British success story’
Despite turnover of £4bn, Hilton Food Group has a low profile – and is primarily seen as a meat packer. Steve Murrells is on a mission to change all that