Co-op

What implications will the Royal Mail strike have on UK retailers?

Royal Mail workers have voted to strike over job insecurity and employment terms and conditions, raising concerns that there could…

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Late August bank holiday heatwave lifts grocery sales

The late August bank holiday heatwave lifted total supermarket sales to +2.2% in the last four weeks, according to Nielsen’s…

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Co-op profits dropped by almost 50% in H1

The Co-operative Group saw profits drop by almost 50% in the six months to July, as the firm’s funerals business…

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Most valuable UK retailers ‘falling behind’ global rivals, study finds

The value growth of the UK’s top retail brands is “falling behind” that of the leading global retail brands, according…

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Tesco workers to consult EU court over equal pay

Thousands of Tesco supermarket workers have submitted an application to the European Court of Justice for clarification on equal pay…

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Co-op urges councils to speed-up home food waste collections

The Co-op is urging local councils to speed-up the implementation of food waste collections from homes as approximately 1,000 tonnes…

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First Co-op franchise to open at Newcastle University campus

Co-op is to launch its first franchise in the North-East, after reaching an agreement with Newcastle University Student Union (NUSU).…

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Four key trends for the rest of the retail year

As retailers strive to find ways to innovate and attract customers back to the high street, we are seeing new…

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Tailoring the consumer experience

Consumers are increasingly looking for more personal, community-orientated shopping experiences, with a recent IRI survey highlighting that over 50% of…

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Sainsbury’s fails to get Equal Pay claims struck out

An employment tribunal has rejected Sainsbury’s argument that equal pay claims for store staff should be struck out. Following the…

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