The Co-op news and analysis – Page 59
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Analysis & FeaturesThe careering Co-op Group fights to get back on track
The Co-operative Group should be celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, but right now it’s in no mood to party.
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NewsPaul Flowers resigned from Co-op Group over ‘excessive expenses’
Paul Flowers, the former deputy chairman of The Co-operative Group and chairman of The Co-operative Bank, reportedly resigned from The Group because of concerns over his expenses.
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NewsCo-op Group launches governance review following Flowers furore
The Co-operative Group has launched an immediate review of its democratic structure after former Co-operative Bank chairman Paul Flowers was captured on film buying the Class A drug crystal meth.
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NewsCo-op Group chair Wardle quits early over Flowers appointment
Len Wardle has stepped down as chairman of The Co-operative Group with immediate effect, following the furore surrounding former Co-op Bank chairman Paul Flowers.
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NewsThe Co-operative Group sets 97.6% target in availability drive
The Co-operative Group has launched a major initiative to improve availability…
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NewsCo-op members 'disgusted' as half-year dividend is scrapped
Members of The Co-operative Group have taken to social media to berate it for scrapping its interim dividend…
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Comment & OpinionThe Co-op Group must wish for Sainsbury's swagger right now
It’s hard to find a bad word to say about Sainsbury’s right now…
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NewsCo-op scraps interim dividend as Bank name put in doubt
The Co-operative Group has scrapped its interim dividend due to its ongoing banking woes.
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NewsCo-op Bank set for branch closures as rescue plan unveiled
The Co-operative Bank is set to close up to 50 branches as control is handed over to investors as part of a £1.5bn rescue plan.
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NewsCo-op suppliers angry at payment demands
Suppliers have reacted angrily to new demands from The Co-operative Group for lump sum payments…
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NewsCo-op's Christmas campaign invites shoppers to relax
The Co-operative Group launches its Christmas multi-media marketing campaign today, aiming to showcase the retailer’s festive food offering and remind consumers about the convenience of its store locations.
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Comment & OpinionCo-op Bank deal is good news for the Co-op
Is the Co-op Group effectively ceding control of its banking arm to two US hedge funds a ‘tragedy’? Not necessarily…
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NewsLincolnshire Co-op goes solar with energy panel rollout
Lincolnshire Co-operative Society has invested £120,000 in installing solar panels at eight of its food stores.
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NewsBank takeover a 'tragedy', says former Co-op Group CEO Marks
Former The Co-operative Group CEO Peter Marks faced a grilling from MPs investigating why the deal for the society’s bank to acquire 632 Lloyds Bank branches collapsed earlier this year.
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NewsCo-op Group loses majority control of Bank
The Co-operative Group has confirmed it has reached an “agreement in principle” to save its ailing bank.
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NewsCo-op Bank sets aside more cash to cover debts
The Co-operative Bank has taken a further hit to cover bad debts as it revealed its recapitalisation plan would be “materially different” to the one it announced in June this year.
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NewsCo-op members want Daily Mail ad boycott over Miliband row
Campaigners and members are piling pressure on The Co-operative Group to pull its advertising with the Daily Mail…
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NewsCo-op reformulates gluten-free sausages
The Co-operative Food has defended its decision to reformulate part of its premium Truly Irresistible range…
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NewsClydebank Co-op and KeyStore joint c-store opens for business
A jointly branded KeyStore and Clydebank Co-operative Society c-store has opened in Glasgow’s West End…
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Analysis & FeaturesAs Anglia merges with Midlands has the co-op power shifted?
First Penrith and Scotmid, now Midlands and Anglia: whether defensive or opportunistic, more mergers are surely on the car…