The Co-op news and analysis – Page 63
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NewsCo-op Group's stake in Co-op Bank to fall again
The Co-operative Group’s 30% stake in The Co-operative Bank is set to fall following a new capital placing by the embattled bank.
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Comment & OpinionMyners' strike
On the same day Lord Paul Myners released his 184-page review into the corporate governance of The Co-operative Group, Paul Flowers was in court pleading guilty to possessing drugs.
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NewsMyners lays out plan for ‘radical change’ at The Co-op
Lord Paul Myners has called for “radical change” in the corporate governance of The Co-operative Group so that the society can recover from the “traumatic shocks” it has experienced over the past year.
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NewsThe Co-operative Group board appoints new member directors
Five new member directors are set to join the group board of The Co-operative Group next month…
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Comment & OpinionEDLP is here to stay says Kantar. It is working for Aldi
Aldi offers very few promotions and, at the risk of understatement, this doesn’t seem to be doing it any harm…
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NewsKelly report exposes ‘sorry story’ of Co-op Bank
The Co-operative Group “badly let down the group’s members”, Sir Christopher Kelly’s review into the £1.5bn capital shortfall discovered at The Co-operative Bank last year has concluded.
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NewsCo-op staff smash target to raise £6m for Carers Trust
The Co-operative Group has raised £6m for its 2013 charity of the year Carers Trust.
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NewsCo-op targets Tesco Express/Sainsbury's Local with price cuts
The Co-operative Group is investing £100m in price cuts in a bid to better compete on price with multiple convenience riva…
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Comment & OpinionA business must be run commercially, whatever ownership model
Readers of this column will be aware of my passion for employee ownership as an alternative business model…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow will the Co-op Group shape up for a fitter future?
The long-awaited full-year results were a hefty 59 pages long, but there are still unanswered questions ahead of the agm…
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NewsScotmid profits drop as economic recovery stays distant
Scottish co-operative society Scotmid has blamed low consumer confidence for a 25% fall in full-year operating profits.
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NewsThe Co-op promises ‘Fair & Square’ prices as it slashes essentials
The Co-operative Group is slashing the price of hundreds of products in its food stores.
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NewsGoodness Gang back at East of England Co-op
Max Mushroom and Alex Apple made a public appearance at East of England Co-op in Felixstowe…
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Analysis & FeaturesCo-op governance concerns revealed back in 1958
A 1958 report revealed the same concerns as Myners over an unworkable board structure and hamstrung executives…
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NewsCo-op Group stuck with 645 properties it doesn’t need
The Co-operative Group has a portfolio of 645 properties that it does “not need or use”.
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NewsCo-op’s food strategy bears fruit as True North points the way
The Co-operative Group’s food strategy True North is “bearing fruit” with a “sustained period of market outperformance” the society has revealed.
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NewsCo-op governance shake-up takes cues from Myners and Kelly
The Co-operative Group has revealed the resolution it will table members at its annual general meeting next month on governance reforms.
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NewsCo-op faces 'wake-up call' after disastrous £2.5bn loss
The Co-operative Group has confirmed it made a loss of £2.5bn last year.
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NewsCo-op's student discount scheme still hit by glitch
Students claiming the discount still can’t use their NUS Extra card in Co-op food stores…
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Comment & OpinionPower struggle
Is The Co-operative Group turning away the very help it needs to ensure its survival?