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The Midcounties Co-operative launches soft plastic collection scheme

The Midcounties Co-operative has rolled out a soft plastic collection scheme in over 200 of its food stores, meaning that…

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What would protective shopworkers’ legislation mean?

“I’ve been sworn at, spat at and had a knife pulled on me all in the last 10 months,” says…

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Co-op to launch ‘extensive’ recycling scheme in 1,500 stores

Co-op has announced that it will launch its most “extensive” in-store recycling scheme in 1,500 stores this month (July) and…

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MPs calls for ‘stronger policing’ to protect retail staff

The Home Affairs Committee has called for a “much stronger policing response” to tackle violence and abuse against shopworkers, as…

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Co-op introduces flexible pregnancy loss policy

Co-op has announced the launch of a new pregnancy loss policy, centred around a flexible paid leave structure. Designed to…

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Waitrose names Tina Mitchell as retail director

The John Lewis Partnership has announced the appointment of Tina Mitchell as retail director at Waitrose. Mitchell will join the…

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Why increasing the plastic bag charge won’t be enough to reduce consumption

In a bid to stop the environmental damage caused by plastic bags, the government has recently increased the charge for…

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Co-op opens new site at Keele University

Co-op has signed its next university franchise store, with a shop set to open at Keele University, Newcastle in September.…

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Co-op partners with Hubbub to expand community fridge scheme

Co-op and environmental charity Hubbub have announced a new partnership to fast-track the expansion of community fridges across the UK, saving a further…

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Retailers almost halve carbon reduction targets

UK Retailers have almost halved their 2020 carbon reduction targets according to the latest data from the British Retail Consortium…

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