Archive of all The Co-op articles – Page 64
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NewsWho's making the most out of social media?
Where has all the Tesco Value Curry Sauce gone? The question Zetta Robinson posted on Tesco’s Facebook page last week…
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NewsCheckout 'revolution' thanks to The Grocer
A self-cleaning supermarket checkout that can kill deadly superbugs is set to hit stores, with a little help from The Grocer.
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Co-op Group gets on board with minimum alcohol pricing plans
A second major retailer has swung behind the Prime Minister’s plans to bring in minimum pricing for alcohol in England.
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NewsCo-op Group extended hours plan angers staff
The Co-operative Group is to extend its store opening hours next month, provoking outrage among staff.
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NewsOld Somerfield stores 'still lagging The Co-op'
Sales in former Somerfield stores are continuing to lag behind the rest of The Co-operative Group’s estate, according to press reports.
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NewsFairtrade sales surge in 2011 despite economic woes
Retail sales of Fairtrade products increased 12%, to £1.32bn last year, new figures from the Fairtrade Foundation show.Cocoa saw the greatest percentage increase, up more than a third (34%) on 2010 leves. Sales of Fairtrade sugar rose by a fifth (21%.).Premiums received by farmers increased as a result of Fairtrade ...
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Co-op Group turns to chiller doors in pledge to cut greenhouse gas
Chiller doors are to be fitted in 2,000 of The Co-operative Group’s stores as the society stepped up its efforts to slash greenhouse gas emissions this week.
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ProfilesMartin Beaumont
Martin Beaumont was chief executive at The Co-operative Group between 2002 and 2007.
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NewsFree food mag from The Co-op to push value message
The Co-operative Group is to launch a bi-monthly in-store magazine next month.
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NewsBristol says its goodbyes to Somerfield
The last Somerfield store in Bristol is to close next week, bringing an end to a 137-year association with the city.
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Comment & Opinion
Tesco needed eco-labels
I was disappointed with Tesco’s decision to drop its carbon footprint scheme.
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NewsRecord festive sales for East of England Co-op
East of England Co-operative Society has reported a record festive period, with sales of £7.5m in the week leading up to Christmas.
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Comment & Opinion
It's time we celebrated our food co-operatives
The offcial UK launch of the United Nations International Year of Co-operatives took place on…
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NewsThe Co-op picks Tulip chief Murrells for top food role
Tulip UK boss Steve Murrells has been appointed the new chief executive of food at The Co-operative Group.
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Co-op reaps benefits of stock control software
The Co-operative Group claims it has boosted monthly sales by up to £1m after introducing new software to improve availability.
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Analysis & FeaturesShifting Sands: what The Co-op's acquisition means
The Co-operative Group’s purchase of a 200-year-old independent has taken the trade aback. What happened - and what comes next?
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NewsThe Co-op snaps up top Scots indie David Sands
The Co-operative Group has swallowed up Top 50 indie David Sands.The purchase includes all 28 stores belonging to the Scottish retailer, which has 700 staff.The Co-op said the two businesses had exchanged contracts and the sale was expected to be completed in the next couple of months, subject to approval ...
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NewsFinal riot-damaged Co-op Group store reopens
The Co-op has reopened its store in New Addington near Croydon, four months after it was destroyed in this year’s riots.
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NewsThe Co-op boss Marks turns rock drummer for charity
Peter Marks has joined the race for Christmas number one with a version of Take That’s Greatest Day to raise cash for youngsters with learning difficulties.
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Co-op ups the ante on its petfood range
The Co-operative Group is relaunching its own-label petfood range and increasing the amount of space it gives to the category.