Archive of all The Co-op articles – Page 2
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NewsShop thefts recorded by police ‘a drop in the ocean’ compared with retail’s experience
University of London professor of criminology Emmeline Taylor said the nation was experiencing a “tsunami” of shop theft
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NewsSainsbury’s and McDonald’s CEOs among bosses to meet government over workers’ rights reforms
Bosses met deputy prime minister Angela Rayner and business secretary Jonathan Reynolds to discuss Labour’s proposed workplace reforms
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NewsCo-op opens third store with franchise partner Universal Retail Group
The 2,500 sq ft store – on Dumballs Road, Cardiff – follows Universal Retail Group’s previous Co-op store launches this year in Parc Derwen, Bridgend and Morriston, Swansea
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NewsCo-op and Wincanton extend 30-year partnership deal
Wincanton is UK retail’s leading supply chain provider
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Analysis & FeaturesMore than just a sponsor: the Co-op goes live
Manchester’s Co-op Live arena ‘heroes the best of’ the retailer. Members get access to priority booking and cheaper prices, while gig-goers get an unprecedented variety of food options
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NewsCo-op launches own-label Fairtrade rum to mark certification’s 30th anniversary
The tipple is a Caribbean coast blend from the Dominican Republic, Barbados and Venezuela
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Comment & OpinionWhat the King’s Speech retail crime commitment means for employers
It is advisable for retailers to keep a watching brief on the progress of the new offence, says Perran Jervis, partner and head of retail at national law firm TLT
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes the fmcg sector walk the walk on LGBTQ+ issues?
As Pride celebrations take place around the world, fmcg brands are rushing to fly the flag. But are they practising what they preach, or is it a case of ‘rainbow washing’?
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NewsCo-op and Co-op Foundation fund organisations growing food without damaging UK peatlands
Co-op explained peatlands were some of the most carbon-rich ecosystems on earth, storing twice as much carbon as the world’s forests
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NewsCo-op stops intruder entering Thurrock DC thanks to DeterTech
The convenience retailer rolled out the intruder detection solution in autumn last year
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NewsCo-op trials BWS chillers dedicated to single-serve cans
It is part of Co-op’s ambition to grow its ‘on the go’ market share
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NewsOlio launches yellow-sticker section in partnership with deals app Gander
The deal will link Olio with yellow-sticker deals at Gander’s retail partners, which include Morrisons Channel Islands, Filco Market, Pricewatch Group and Sewell on the Go
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NewsCo-op plays up ownership model in new multimillion-pound ad campaign
The aim of the campaign is to educate consumers on what it means for a business to be a co-operative
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NewsTyrrells and Wallace & Gromit launch Wensleydale crisps into Co-op
The ‘quintessentially British’ crisps are an ode to Wallace’s favourite cheese
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NewsCo-op signs franchise deal with Zuber Issa’s EG On The Move forecourt business
The agreement will see seven new Co-op franchise stores open this summer, with the first to launch in Ogden Road, Doncaster, on 11 July
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NewsCo-op partners with Walmart Commerce Technologies to launch delivery fulfilment app
The Store Assist app will allow Co-op stores to manage orders, pick-up, and last-mile delivery “all in one place”, for partners including Deliveroo and Just Eat
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NewsC-store advertising also boosts brand sales in nearby supermarkets, Co-op finds
One retail media campaign for a global beer business generated a 12% brand sales increase in Co-op stores, but also drove a 3% uplift in surrounding supermarkets
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NewsBiotiful launches kefir overnight oats range
The range is available in Mixed Berry and Spiced Fruit variants and contains no artificial ingredients or added sugar
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NewsLab-grown steaks and cricket salads could replace Sunday roasts by 2054, Co-op predicts
Cricket salads, English olives and Surrey-grown avocados – experts predict what our meals will look like in 30 years
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NewsCo-op expands parcel locker partnership with InPost to 100 more stores
The rollout will expand Co-op’s parcel locker network to over 150 stores by the end of 2024