All Co-operative Group articles – Page 19
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OpinionBlog: Hackathon offers a glimpse into a bright future
David Turner, head of digital strategy and technology innovation at Hermes, reports on the next generation of disruptors.
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OpinionReal-life retail: Membership and social media spats
A daily eavesdrop on retail talking points and the latest industry developments – please share your thoughts in the comments section.
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NewsRetail diary: House of Fraser, Morrisons and the Co-op
House of Fraser’s Slevin sleeps rough, Morrisons feeds the community spirit and Co-op boss Murrells cleans up his act.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Tesco, Booker, Co-op and Asos
The Retail Week team are joined by analyst Bryan Roberts to discuss the biggest news from the industry, including Asos’ strong profit jump.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Seven markets the Co-op could disrupt
New Co-op boss Steve Murrells is eyeing new markets as he kick-starts the mutual’s renewal plan.
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NewsToday in retail: Co-op makes £132m full-year loss
The Co-operative swung to a £132m loss in its full-year results today, but the group’s grocery arm is growing at pace.
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NewsCo-op swings to loss but food like-for-likes rise
The Co-op registered a statutory pre-tax loss but a rise in like-for-likes sales in its convenience business in what chairman Allan Leighton termed an “exceptional year.”
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NewsToday in retail: Tesco, Booker, Argos and Smiggle
When was the last time you went shopping in the middle of the night?
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AnalysisWho could help balance the French Connection board?
Some of French Connection’s biggest investors have piled further pressure on its boss under fire, Stephen Marks.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: high street footfall, Next and more
Retail news round-up: Footfall on UK high street declines, and Next may report drop in profit
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tough times call for stores strategy rethink
2017 could be the year that retailers find themselves at a crossroads and have to decide what to do with their sprawling estates. But which way to turn? John Ryan reports.
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OpinionBlog: How retailers can go green for 2017
Steve Bower, head of myHermes service development, on how retailers can promote sustainability
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NewsThe FA boss: We want to be the John Lewis of football
The FA chief executive Martin Glenn said he takes inspiration from John Lewis as he seeks to turn around public perception of the embattled organisation.
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NewsBudgens to lose 30 stores in franchisee administration
More than 30 Budgens stores are set to close with the loss of 815 jobs after the franchisee running the shops plunged into administration.
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NewsDiscounters' market share spikes as sales soar
Discounters now hold more than 12% of the British grocery market, with sales at both Aldi and Lidl soaring in the last quarter.
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NewsRetail diary: ‘What’s Drake doing in my Co-op?’
Rap star Drake visits the Co-op, Oscars organisers should’ve gone to Specsavers and Carpetright supersizes its rebrand.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco and the Co-op
Retail news round-up: Tesco-Booker adviser wins contracts with regulator, Co-op group commits to 100% Fairtrade cocoa in its products
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VideoCo-op's Mike Bracken on how to drive convenience online
Mike Bracken, chief digital officer at The Co-op explains how the retailer has leveraged the internet to move from crisis to confidence.
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DataData: The Co-op’s turnaround hits home among shoppers
The Co-op’s impressive turnaround in its food business has struck a chord with shoppers when it comes to price, quality and its ethical positioning.
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NewsMove of the week: Jill Easterbrook to join Boden
This week’s move sees Jill Easterbrook join Boden as its chief executive