The Co-op news and analysis – Page 32
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NewsCo-op partners with John Lewis for click & collect services
John Lewis said the move was part of its strategy to leverage its supply chain and reach customers in areas it has a lower store presence
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NewsCo-op extends online shopping to new areas
The Co-op is currently involved in four trials that could lead to a wider online rollout
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NewsCo-op raises £300m in Fairtrade bond first
The Co-operative Group has become the first retailer in the UK to issue a Fairtrade bond as it announced the raising of £300m to fuel growth.
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NewsThe Co-op debuts 'It's what we do' advertising campaign
The first phase of the campaign will involve national adverts while a second phase will be targeted more locally
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NewsCo-op partners Superdrug in food-to-go deal
The initial phase is being rolled out to seven Superdrug stores all based in key transit hubs
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NewsCo-op partners with anti-knife crime charity to build gyms
The project uses steel from knives that have been taken off the street and melted down to be reused
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NewsMidcounties Co-op names Halfords' Clare Moore as HR chief
Moore has also previously worked for Barclaycard, Rolls-Royce and Aston Martin Lagonda
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NewsAsda, Ocado and Co-op hail strong growth in own label
The three retailers have all grown ahead of the market average
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Comment & OpinionSteve Murrells: Co-operative values have stood the test of time
The co-operative difference informs our decision making, the markets we choose and the products and services we offer
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NewsCo-op names Shirine Khoury-Haq as new CFO
Khoury-Haq will replace Ian Ellis who announced his retirement last November
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Comment & OpinionInvestment is key for co-ops serving their communities
I read with interest the article ‘How co-op pulled itself together’
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NewsCo-op to open new pop-up shops during store refurbishments
The 230 sq ft modular retail units will hold at least 600 product lines
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the co-operative movement pulled itself together
After a near calamitous reversal in the movement’s fortunes, co-operatives are booming. What’s behind the turnaround?
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NewsCo-op rolls out Reflexis task management system for staff
The new system will digitise paper-based jobs and provide staff with guidance and clarity
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NewsStarship grocery delivery robots reach 50,000-order milestone
They made their 50,000th delivery in Milton Keynes this week, having covered over 200,000 miles in total
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NewsCo-op makes sustainable soy production commitment
Co-op has partnered with the Round Table on Responsible Soy until the end of 2020
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NewsCo-op targeting 200 franchise stores as like-for-likes grow
Group CEO Steve Murrells said the retailer could have 20 franchise stores by the end of the year
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NewsCity snapshot: Booming food sales drive profits boost at The Co-op
The Co-op has posted a double-digit rise in annual sales and profits last year as strong food performance boosted growth. Plus, March’s high street figures fail to rebound from Beat from the East all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsCo-op expands festival presence in Live Nation partnership
The Co-op announced last month it would be the retail partner for Glastonbury this year
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NewsCentral England Co-op reports jump in profits and sales
Capital expenditure of £28.7m was invested in 10 new food stores and the refurbishment of 35 others