The Co-op news and analysis – Page 75
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NewsSoup in a Bun failure was down to Tesco, says TV show winner
Southern Co-op is in talks to stock Soup in a Bun after the TV show-winning innovation was delisted by Tesco.
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Row breaks out as Co-op Group and Spar ads use same slogan
A row has erupted after The Co-operative Group adopted an advertising slogan that is also used by Spar.The Co-op Group's latest TV ad promotes salmon, potatoes and green beans with a voiceover that says: "Dinner for two for under five pounds...
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Record-breaking full-year profits for Midcounties Co-op
The resurgence of the co-operative movement continued this week, with Midcounties Co-op, the UK's second-largest co-op, reporting record-breaking full-year profits. Midcounties' trading profits for the year to January rose 35% to £16.2m, with...
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Pattison takes reins as MD Connell leaves Appleby Westward
John Pattison is taking over from Ian Connell as Appleby Westward's managing director.The former retail managing director for Somerfield's west division takes the reins from Connell, who is retiring from the Spar wholesaler after nine years...
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Merger 'not spurred by pension fund hole'
Douglas Fletcher, CEO of Plymouth & South West Co-op, has poured cold water on speculation that the society had proposed a merger with The Co-operative Group to shore up a £17.4m deficit in its pension fund.Plymouth & South West Co-op, which...
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NewsSecond Opinion: Looking good on the big screen
The Co-op Group's advert combines individuality with public perception, says Joanna Blythman
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Ethical approach puts Co-op on IGD's elite list of retailers
It takes a certain type of retailer to thrive in a downturn and that's what makes IGD's 10 to watch in 2009 list so interesting. Nick Hughes reports
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Plymouth & South West Co-op to merge with The Co-operative Group
Plymouth & South West Co-operative Society has become the latest regional society to join forces with the might of The Co-operative Group.
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Mini Moo milk targeted at vending and c-stores
Milk Link plans to capitalise on the growing popularity of flavoured milk by launching into the convenience and vending markets.The dairy co-op has signed a licensing agreement with convenience specialist The Clever Little Drinks Company...
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Mason exits post Co-op deal... but Cleland stays
The Co-operative Group has kept on two Somerfield directors following the completion of its £1.57bn acquisition of the supermarket chain this week - but a raft of others have now left the business.Retail director John Cleland will stay on...
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Wind of change
The Co-operative Group's completed £1.57bn acquisition of Somerfield shows the co-op movement is once again a force to be reckoned with. But how will the deal affect the other societies? And does further consolidation lie ahead? Beth Phillips reports
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Sainsbury’s swoops for Somerfield store acquisitions
Sainsbury’s has announced the acquisition of two dozen stores from The Co-operative Group in the latest deal to result from the Somerfield takeover.
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Co-op Group completes Somerfield acquisition
The Co-operative Group has completed its £1.57bn acquisition of Somerfield.
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Somerfield's Monk leaves for Poundland
Andy Monk has become the first Somerfield director to leave the chain ahead of an expected management shake-up when it officially becomes part of The Co-operative Group next week.Monk, who was director of distribution operations, has...
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NewsCo-op says it is right to push ethics over price
The Co-operative Group has insisted its epic advert trumpeting its ethical credentials is not out of touch with shoppers. Despite the big four pushing low prices in their advertising as the recession worsens, The Co-op Group's two-and-a-half...
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NewsCritical Eye... on the Co-op's answer to Heaven's Gate
As fevered anticipation goes, it wasn’t quite up there with the prospect of seeing Javier Bardem strut his stuff in Vicky Cristina Barcelona. But I was expecting something special of The Co-operative Group’s new ethical TV ad campaign – especially...
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Tesco snaps up Somerfield six
Tesco has secured a deal to take over six stores from Somerfield.
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Co-op unveils new products and promos for Fairtrade Fortnight
The Co-operative Group is launching a host of new products and promotions to coincide with Fairtrade Fortnight, which starts on 23 February. The society is adding two new wines to its Fairtrade offering - a Chilean Fairtrade Rosé and an...
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NewsAdvertising: Co-op and Aldi are of like minds
Interesting parallels can be drawn between recent advertising from The Co-operative Group and Aldi, says Richard Hemmings
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Co-operative bans chemicals as it aims to save British bees
The Co-operative Group has launched a major campaign this week to understand – and reverse – the devastating decline in the British honeybee colony. Under its new 10-point Plan Bee, The Co-operative Group will make a donation of £150,000...