Archive of all The Co-op articles – Page 69
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NewsBlowin’ in wind creator Allen exits The Co-op
The Co-operative Group is on the hunt for a new marketing boss after director of marketing Patrick Allen revealed he was leaving the society. Allen has worked in the Co-operative movement since 2004 and was leaving to "seek opportunities...
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Picture This... franz ferdinand co-operates
Alex Kapranos, singer and guitarist for indie band Franz Ferdinand, this week launched The Co-operative Group's partnership with British Music Experience, which promotes the history, science and culture of British pop music. The society will give...
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Contactless payment rolls out at Co-op
The Co-operative Group is rolling out contactless payment to its food stores. Contactless payment allows customers to make purchases of £15 or less without the need to enter a PIN or insert their card into a terminal. The Oyster-style...
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NewsThe Co-op makes a Healthier Choice with new range
The Co-operative Group has launched a new healthy eating range called The Co-operative Healthier Choice – as predicted by The Grocer earlier this year.
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NewsThe Co-op adds Fairtrade chocs to Somerfield stores
The Co-operative Group is looking to double its Fairtrade chocolate sales by introducing the own-label range to Somerfield stores.
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Danepak makes its debut in sausages
Danepak has extended its reach from bacon and fresh pork cuts into sausages for the first time.Two lines traditional pork and pork and bacon have gone into Tesco, The Co-operative and Somerfield (rsp: £3 for a 475g pack of 10).
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Co-op trials electrical goods in large stores
The Co-operative Group is trialling dedicated concessions to sell more electrical goods in its larger stores.
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NewsThe Co-op adds non-execs to food board
The Co-operative Group has appointed the first non-executive directors to its food advisory board.
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Coles appointed to expand The Co-op’s food store estate
The Co-operative Group has appointed Andrew Coles to the new post of national acquisitions manager for its food business.Coles had been working as a consultant to The Original Factory Shop prior to his appointment. He previously worked...
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Marks defiant as leak reveals drop in sales at Somerfield sites
The Co-operative Group CEO Peter Marks has said he has the backing of the society's board, despite a leaked report revealing poor Somerfield sales.
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NewsCan The Co-op stem the leak in ex-Somerfield store sales?
Leaked figures show sales at Somerfield stores converted to the The Co-operative fascia have plummeted. Beth Phillips takes a look at the wider picture
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Comment & OpinionNever mind the politics, it's been a long week in grocery
Is a week a long time in politics? I’m not sure. As you read this you will know the result of the General Election, but by my best guestimate it’s taken David Cameron the best part of a year to squander a 14-point lead in the polls.
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NewsCarroll handed deputy CEO role at Midlands Co-op
Midlands Co-operative Society has named Tony Carroll as its deputy chief executive.
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Kuapa has robust child labour policy
The members of Kuapa Kokoo Farmers Union and Divine Chocolate are very disappointed by your story 'Co-op: slavery probe not behind supply shift'. It alluded to significant factual inaccuracies mentioned in the recent...
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Indies play the loyalty wild card
Loyalty cards are working for the big boys such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s and The Co-op Group. But where independent stores are concerned, do the benefits of loyalty schemes justify the financial outlay? Peter Cripps reports
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Co-op: ‘slavery probe not behind supply shift’
The Co-operative Group has denied that a BBC probe into child slave labour at one of its suppliers prompted it to broaden its cocoa supply base.The Panorama investigation, broadcast last month, claimed to have found evidence of human...
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NewsWork begins on The Co-op’s giant RDC
Work is set to start next month on The Co-operative Group’s new regional distribution centre in Andover, Hampshire.
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NewsThe Co-op debuts first 100% recycled basket
The Co-operative Group has launched what it claims is the UK’s first 100% recycled plastic shopping basket.
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Somerfield’s execs mark end of an era
Leading grocery figures past and present met in Bristol last month to share their memories of Somerfield.
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Marks: The Co-op can match mults on price
The Co-operative Group is set to play the multiples at their own game by pushing itself as a value retailer.Speaking exclusively to The Grocer, chief executive Peter Marks said the society known for its social values after last year's...