The Co-op news and analysis – Page 64
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NewsThe Co-op Group drops 'Good With Food' for new strapline
The Co-operative Group has ditched its Good With Food strapline after six years.
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NewsCarers Trust unveiled as Co-op Group charity of the year 2013
The Co-operative Group today unveiled its charity of the year for 2013 - the Carers Trust.
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NewsMidcounties ordered to sell off four stores by OFT
Midcounties Co-op’s acquisition of Top 50 indie Harry Tuffins would create competition concerns, the OFT has ruled….
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NewsThe Co-operative Group to close six more stores
The Co-operative Group has embarked on another round of store closures, affecting 145 jobs.
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NewsBread prices rocket as bakers pass on cost of poor harvest
The retail price of a loaf of bread has soared as bakers pass on the summer’s severe increases in wheat costs.
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NewsRetailers clarify policies on bee-affecting pesticide use
Retailers have clarified their stance on pesticide use after new research revealed a combination of two commonly used products harmed bumblebee populations.
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NewsChelmsford Star Co-op CEO Tony Gudgeon set to retire
Tony Gudgeon is to retire as CEO of Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society early next year…
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Analysis & FeaturesUnited they stand: the state of the British co-operative
It won’t have escaped many people’s attention that 2012 is the UN International Year of Co-operatives. On 29 October, co-ops from across the globe will descend on Manchester…
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News'Ugly fruit' to hit Co-operative Group stores
The Co-operative Food intends to sell ugly fruit and vegetables in a bid to support British farmers and growers affected by one of the worst summers on record.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Brooklyn co-op they all want to copy
A strange migration is taking place along the leafy avenues of the Park Slope neighbourhood of Brooklyn, New York.
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Analysis & FeaturesGreen shoots of recovery: how a Yorkshire village saved its shop
It wasn’t long ago that independent greengrocers looked dead and buried.
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NewsCo-op Group slashes opening hours across forecourt estate
The Co-operative Group is reducing its forecourt opening hours - because night time sales didn’t justify them being open…
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NewsCo-op Group retains 89% of young apprentices
The Co-operative Group has reported apprentice retention rates 20% higher than the national average for its Apprenticeship Academy…
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NewsJazzy branded potatoes go into The Co-operative
Jazzy, a new branded potato for all-round use, has launched into The Co-operative stores.
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NewsCo-op Group goes back in time for 99 Tea retro rebrand
The Co-operative Group’s own label 99 Tea has been given a retro look…
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NewsThe Co-op to roll out energy-saving chiller doors
The Co-operative Group is set to become the first major retailer to install chiller doors in all of its stores as it looks to make further progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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ProfilesSir Graham Melmoth, former Co-operative Group CEO
Career background: Sir Graham worked at pharmaceutical company Fisons before joining The Co-operative Group in 1976…
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NewsCo-op winter blueberries go Fairtrade
The Co-0perative Group has announced it is switching all its fresh winter blueberries to Fairtrade from November…
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NewsCo-op Group relaunches own label chilled ready meal range
The Co-operative Group has relaunched its own label chilled ready meals range…
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NewsDavid Sands fascia to go by end of year
The David Sands fascia is set to disappear by the end of the year. The Co-operative Group, which acquired the Scottish…