The Co-op news and analysis – Page 36
-
NewsCo-op food sales boosted by more competitive prices
Food retail like-for-like sales were up 4.4% in the first six months of the year
-
NewsRetailers cannot prevent hard Brexit food shortages: Co-op
Chef executive Steve Murrells called for urgent reassurances from the government
-
NewsCity snapshot: Co-op Group first half sales up 10% as food and Nisa deal drive growth
The Co-op Group has this morning announced a 10% rise in first half sales to £5bn driven by strong like for like food sales growth and its acquisition of Nisa. Plus, Connect Group, the logistics company spun out of WH Smith, has announced a profit warning and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
-
NewsCo-op employees petition to end 'unsafe' one-on-one shifts
Petition signed by almost 6,000 Co-op store employees
-
NewsSouthern Co-op raises £50k for neighbourhood charities
Funds were raised as part of its Love Your Neighbourhood campaign
-
Comment & OpinionIn a successful summer for retailers, the Co-op stands out
Five years since the banking crisis that almost saw the Co-op go under, its turnaround has been remarkable
-
NewsCo-op overtakes discounters in store planning 'space race'
The Co-op overtook the two discounters for the most planning applications submitted in the first half of 2018
-
NewsCo-op working to get recyclable crisp bags on shelf
Recyclable packs would be a more credible option than compostable, said Iain Ferguson, the Co-op’s environment manager
-
NewsCo-op to open £6m distribution centre in Inverness
The Co-op is looking to open 18 new branches across Scotland by the end of the year and revamp 20 existing stores
-
NewsCo-op launches food masterclasses to educate staff
The Foodology programme aims to educate and inspire staff
-
Comment & OpinionCostcutter boss Sir Michael Bibby should hand over the keys
With its five-year deal, the Co-op is in the driving seat to buy Costcutter
-
NewsThe Co-op trials home deliveries using taxis
Analysts suggest trials could provide an opportunity for a wider e-commerce launch
-
Range PreviewRange preview: The Co-op Christmas 2018
The Co-op is catering for everyone this Christmas with a festive range including 16 free-from and 27 meat-free products
-
NewsCo-op likely to return for Costcutter as £15m bid revealed
Co-op’s deal to supply Costcutter kicked-off on 28 May
-
NewsCity snapshot: Co-op's audacious £15m bid for Costcutter rebuffed
The Co-op Group has made an audacious bid to buy convenience retailer Costcutter for around £15m, according to weekend reports. Plus, two more of Premier Foods’ largest shareholders back a campaign to oust CEO Gavin Darby, a look at the financial calendar this week and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
-
NewsCentral England Co-op introduces additional security measures
The measures include increasing its provision of security guards in stores
-
NewsIceland is top supermarket for customer service
The supermarket scored 84/100 based on customer satisfaction
-
NewsThe Co-op rolls out 800 own label lines into Nisa
Forty-nine Co-op-branded products across ambient and chilled were introduced in Nisa stores on Monday
-
NewsCentral England Co-op extends food waste scheme to all stores
A pilot in nine Leicester stores delivered enough redistributed food for more than 12,000 meals
-
NewsSainsbury's investigates Fairtrade flower picker pay claims
The Fairtrade Foundation has also launched an investigation into allegations workers were treated unfairly