The Co-op news and analysis – Page 31
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Cameron Rigg, product developer, Co-op Food
An inspiring food technology teacher led Cameron to a career in grocery
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NewsNew Co-op TV ad gets in the swim on marine pollution
The Co-op replaced plastic bags with compostable versions last September in 1,000 stores
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NewsCo-op paves way for nationwide online shopping rollout
The convenience retailer is increasingly working with specialist fulfilment firms that link its software with that of a network of courier companies
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NewsCentral England Co-op backs fight for food justice at Greenbelt Festival
Retailer is working with the Co-op Party to tackle hunger in the UK
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NewsCo-op kicks off ‘biggest-ever transformation programme’
A technology overhaul that’s been three years in planning would better equip the retailer for its “ambitious growth strate”
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NewsCo-op to expand Pay in Aisle checkout-free technology
The Pay in Aisle app has also been updated to make it easier for shoppers
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NewsCo-op commits to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2025
The retailer reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 20% in 2018
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NewsCo-op opens On the Go concept convenience store in London
Aimed at busy shoppers, the premises feature fast self-service tills and separate ‘food for now’ and ‘food for later’ area…
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NewsCentral England Co-op launches summer food bank appeal for children
The society said food banks often saw a rise in demand from families when the ‘safety net’ of free school meals was removed
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InterviewsRealising the potential in co-operatives: Southern Co-op CEO Mark Smith
Southern Co-op sales have more than doubled since he joined, but Smith has slowed the rate of growth. Why?
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NewsCo-op Food CEO calls for tougher penalties over shop worker assaults
Quarterly figures from the Co-op show that 2,500 incidents of abuse were made against employees
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NewsCo-op to bring bottle deposit return scheme to UK festivals
Customers choose to either receive a Co-op voucher when they recycle the bottle or donate the deposit to Keep Britain Tidy
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NewsCo-op to open coffee shop concessions in 10 stores
Each shop will showcase locally produced products and offer tailored menus for breakfast and lunch
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NewsMidcounties Co-op eyes 80 new convenience store openings
The society currently operates 160 c-stores and has so far opened eight new stores this year
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NewsCo-op wins Grocer of the Year at The Grocer Gold Awards
The retailer knocked last year’s winner Aldi off the top spot to take home the most coveted award of the evening
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NewsMidcounties Co-op names Rupert Newman as chief retail officer
Newman has spent two decades in senior management roles with Sainsbury’s and Asda
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NewsCo-op extends pork supply relationship with Tulip
The pork giant will supply the retailer with nine premium own-label sausage lines from September
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NewsPaul Dennis returns to Central England Co-op as food retail head
He rejoins after holding senior leadership positions with Conviviality Retail, My Local and Motor Fuel Group
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NewsPete Westall takes new values-based role at Midcounties Co-operative
Westall will focus on organising community programmes, events and campaigns in the new role
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Comment & OpinionHow the Co-op's new bond is marrying corporate finance with ethical projects
The Co-op’s new bond for Fairtrade-focused projects demonstrates the interest investors have in ethical and social projects