Co-op

Co-op revenues jump 14% in 2018

Supermarket retailer Co-op has reported a 14% increase in total revenues to £10.2bn for the year ending 5 January 2019,…

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Co-op to launch first franchise store scheme

The Co-op has announced plans to develop franchise stores, which will be the first time the 175-year-old supermarket has licensed…

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Co-op to open 100 new stores in 2019

The Co-op has announced it will open 100 new food stores during 2019 as part of a £200m store investment…

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How supermarkets are tackling the waste problem

Waste is evidentially a huge problem in the UK, which hasn’t gone unnoticed by Theresa May who pledged to eliminate…

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Retailers could lose out on £496m refund as ATM ruling is appealed

In November, the Court of Appeal ruled that ATMs inside and outside of stores should not be assessed for business…

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New £45m Co-op distribution centre to create 1,200 jobs

The Co-op has agreed terms for a new £45m distribution depot to support the retailer’s ambitions for continued growth across…

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Co-op replaces single-use plastic bags in 1400 stores

The Co-op has announced it will replace single-use plastic bags with a biodegradable alternative across 1,400 of its stores. The…

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Co-op reports strong H1 sales growth thanks to Nisa acquisition

Sales for supermarket group Co-op increased by 10% to £5bn for its half-year financial results, driven by a strong food…

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Former Co-op director claims she was fired over equal pay claim

The former HR director of the Co-op, Sam Walker, has claimed she was fired from the company after raising an…

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Costcutter rejects Co-op’s £15m takeover bid

The parent company of Costcutter, Bibby Line, has rejected a £15m bid from the Co-op which would have resulted in…

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