The Co-op news and analysis
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat do Co-op’s results tell us about its ‘right-sizing’ and wholesale challenges?
Co-op says sales are up £100m and it is progressing well on its strategy of ‘making convenience more convenient and focusing on being the best small store retailer’
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NewsMedia Bites 4 April: recession fears over US tariffs, NI whiskey, Percy Pig
The UK, EU and Asian economies are at risk of falling into recession this year after Trump increased US tariffs
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NewsCo-op profits quadruple but business warns of stiff winds ahead
Its profit growth was led by strong improvements in food and life services
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NewsCo-op launches retail media tool that target shoppers based on ‘convenience missions’
‘Co-op Compass’ offers brands the ability to target Co-op customers based on their recent purchases
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Comment & OpinionDo supermarket loyalty schemes ease the pain of delivery apps?
Shopping for groceries on the aggregator apps is rife with ‘ouch’ moments
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NewsNisa rebranded Co-op Wholesale in ‘new era’ for the group
It means its B2B partners will now purchase through Co-op Wholesale, while the Nisa fascia on convenience stores will remain the same
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NewsMedia Bites 25 March: Morrisons, Co-op, beer prices, supermarket boycott
Morrisons taking the axe to its fresh counters, cafès and convenience stores has been widely covered by the national newspapers
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NewsCo-op joins Aldi price matching fray with 100-plus offers
The move will see Co-op matching Aldi prices on over 100 everyday essentials, including fresh fruit, milk, eggs and bread
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NewsSnappy Shopper adds voice search to rapid delivery app
‘This update is part of Snappy Shopper’s ongoing efforts to improve accessibility on iOS,’ a Snappy spokeswoman said
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NewsCo-op extends Uber Eats deal to new convenience app Peckish
Co-op has signed the three-year extension and expanded the partnership to Peckish
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NewsCo-op to adopt Müller Direct milk price in £1m boost for dairy farmers
The retailer’s change follows the signing of a new supply deal with the dairy giant
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Analysis & FeaturesIWD 2025: Grocery’s female leaders are ‘not superheroes’
As brands and businesses mark International Women’s Day, we ask some of grocery’s female leaders to share their take on gender equity in 2025
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NewsCo-op store staff vote in favour of ‘positive’ 5% pay rise
Co-op confirmed the award, which was accepted following a ballot of Usdaw members, represents an increase of almost 27% since 2022
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Comment & OpinionWill bright blue Takis sell in a nation worried about UPF?
Takis’ latest NPD contains palm fat, maltodextrin and the controversial colouring Brilliant Blue FCF
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NewsCo-op found to have 107 uncompetitive land deals
Co-op has been found have the greatest number of breaches to date in a long-running CMA enforcement programme targeting major supermarkets
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Analysis & FeaturesNew generation of rapid delivery apps compared
Since the demise of Gorillas, Getir, Weezy and the like, a new generation of delivery apps have surfaced to take their place
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Comment & OpinionPeckish and Scoot could be a gamechanger for rapid delivery
The Co-op’s Peckish and Booker’s Scoot are the first rapid delivery solutions to be developed by wholesalers
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NewsViral snacking brand Takis brings Blue Heat tortilla chips to the UK
Blue Heat is Takis’ second top-selling variant in the US
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NewsCo-op launches rapid grocery delivery app for independents called Peckish
The retailer is making a £1m investment into Peckish in its first year, and is hoping to sign up more than 1,000 stores in the next 12 months.
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NewsGrocers and fmcg suppliers lead on gender equality in boardrooms, report shows
British food and drink companies are continuing to show progress for gender parity in leadership positions, as per the FTSE Women Leaders review