The Co-op news and analysis – Page 62
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News'No quick fixes' says new Co-op Bank CEO Booker
The new CEO of The Co-operative Bank has warned there are “no quick fixes” to the bank’s recent problems, but insists it can deliver “sustainable improvement”.
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NewsCo-op rolls out waste backhaul scheme
The Co-operative Group is rolling out its zero waste to landfill scheme to its entire food store estate.
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NewsCo-op study blasts unhealthy lifestyles of TV soap characters
Characters in the UK’s biggest soap operas are setting a bad example with high levels of unhealthy eating and alcohol consumption, a new study by the Co-operative Group has revealed.
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NewsThe Co-op Group: 'bank downgrades will not affect food'
The Co-operative Group’s much-publicised banking woes will not affect its food business, it has insisted…
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NewsCo-op Bank on the defensive after Moody's downgrade
The Co-operative Banking Group has insisted it has strong funding profile and high levels of liquidity despite being downgraded to ‘junk’ status by Moody’s.
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Comment & Opinion
Lloyds deal collapse a bitter blow for Co-op's Peter Marks
This week, The Co-operative Group was forced to pull out of its deal to acquire 632 Lloyds Bank branches….
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NewsMidcounties Co-op breaks £1bn sales barrier
Turnover at Midcounties Co-operative, the UK’s second-biggest co-op behind The Co-operative Group, has hit £1bn…
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NewsSupermarkets' brand value took a £3bn knock in 2012
The brand value of the major UK supermarkets took a £3bn tumble in 2012, with only Sainsbury’s bucking the trend and increasing in value, a study has found.
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NewsSainsbury’s, M&S and the Co-op follow Tesco's lead on GM feed
Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer and The Co-operative Group will begin allowing their suppliers to use GM feed for poultry, following Tesco’s announcement on Thursday.
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NewsCo-op Group cuts weight of wine bottles
The Co-operative Group has reduced the weight of its own-label wine bottles…
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NewsTesco Fish in a Flash replaces Saucy Fish Co
Tesco is launching Fish in a Flash – a new range of pre-packed, ready-to-cook fish to replace The Saucy Fish Co inn stores on Monday, The Grocer can exclusively reveal.
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NewsSuppliers and stores battle UK snow and ice
Retailers and wholesalers have gone above and beyond the call of duty to keep the nation fed and watered as the nation shivers in Arctic winds and snow.
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Co-op pleased by results at trial stores
The Co-operative Group is to roll out its ongoing store formats trial to further stores following “encouraging” results…
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Comment & Opinion
Costcutter: Exodus or Revelation?
Costcutter’s problem has been that it doesn’t and hasn’t historically cut costs…
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NewsCo-op, Nestle and Sainsbury’s join green scheme pilot
The Co-operative Group, Nestle and Sainsbury’s have signed up to a pilot scheme that will explore ways to improve the cradle-to-retail environmental footprint of some of their products…
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NewsIceland, Midcounties and Cook are named best places to work at
Grocery companies have put in a good performance in The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For rankings…
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NewsDunbia to provide Hereford beef for Co-op's premium range
The Co-operative Group and red meat supplier Dunbia have announced a partnership to use 100% British Hereford beef.
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NewsCo-op offers retail apprenticeships to Pharmacy staff
The Co-operative Pharmacy is planning to offer apprenticeships in retail skills and customer service to its branch workers.
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NewsSupermarkets respond to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall ‘Fish Fight’ charges
Three supermarkets and a supplier condemned by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall for dealing in unsustainably farmed king prawns…
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Analysis & Features'Horsegate' hotseat: our experts rate retail CEOs
From sincere to suicidal we assess responses from retail bosses to the Horsegate scandal…