All Co-operative Group articles – Page 21
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NewsMcColl’s gets green light for Co-op store acquisition
McColl’s takeover of some of Co-op’s stores to bolster its convenience offer has been signed off by the Competition and Markets Authority.
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OpinionOpinion: Let the tills ring out for Christmas
Christmas is almost upon us and in the final week of trading retailers will pull out all the stops in their annual bid to ensure the golden quarter lives up to its name.
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NewsCo-op poised to give members £15m Christmas present
The Co-op is to hand out a £15m Christmas present to shoppers during the festive season following the re-launch of its membership scheme.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Co-op, Oui and more
Retail news round-up: Co-op to give £15m rewards to members, Oui set to launch first store in the UK, and RR Spink & Sons in deal with Sainsbury's
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Lidl, Asos and more
Retail news round-up: Lidl plans major expansion in the UK, Asos breaches employment law, M&S accused by MP, and McColl's sales rise
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NewsWatch: Co-op Christmas ad puts the community first
The Co-op has unveiled its Christmas advert emphasising how shopping at the convenience store chain can help local communities.
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NewsThe Co-op joins Be Inspired as retail partner
The Co-op has been revealed as the latest retailer to become a partner of Retail Week’s Be Inspired campaign.
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VideoThe Retail Week: John Lewis, Tesco, Co-op and Next
The team round up the news this week by discussing the new boss at John Lewis, price warnings across retail and Next’s upcoming results.
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NewsRetail news on Musgrave, Monsoon Accessorize and more
Retail news round-up: Musgrave and Unilever in ice-cream dispute, Monsoon appoints new finance director, food prices to surge and convenience sector to expand.
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NewsCo-op rolls out cloud technology for processing coupons and vouchers
The Co-op has revealed plans to roll out new technology that will simplify the way it processes coupons and vouchers at the checkout.
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NewsCo-op Food launches new ad campaign pushing its ethical roots
The Co-op has unveiled an advertising campaign for the run-up to Christmas to coincide with its new membership scheme and revived logo.
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NewsCo-op launches new membership scheme after pilot boosts sales and traffic
The Co-op aims to recruit a million new members over the next five years and to increase sales to members so they account for half of the total.
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NewsCo-op profits shrink but sales grow in its half-year amid investment drive
Like-for-like sales at Co-op’s convenience arm jumped 4.3% in its half-year, but profits sank 51% following investment and pay increases.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why retailers need to create better jobs – and how they can do it
Retail is rightly proud of its meritocratic employment and promotion track-record, but a new approach is needed in changing times.
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NewsMorrisons trials student discount offer across bricks-and-mortar estate
Morrisons has launched a three month trial to give students a discount on their shop across its stores in an effort to boost loyalty.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on M&S, N Brown, Co-op and Morrisons
Retail news round-up: M&S could axe jobs if employees reject pay deal, says MP; N Brown faces up to £8m costs and Co-op’s boosts online loyalty
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NewsSupermarket sales inch up as Waitrose and Lidl reach market share highs
Supermarket sales inched up 0.3% in the 12 weeks to September 11, with Waitrose and Lidl both reaching record market shares.
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NewsRetail Diary: Retail Week's 48-hour event and awards marathon
Retail Week came to life at its bustling Buzz Conference, the Tech & Ecomm Awards and its 24-hour Hackathon – also known as the snackathon.
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NewsRetail Week Buzz: Co-op digital boss on collaboration and overcomplication
The Co-operative chief digital officer Mike Bracken says retailers must work together to solve their common technology problems.
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AnalysisSWOT analysis: The Co-op has ground to make up in online retail
The Co-operative chief digital officer, Mike Bracken, will be discussing the online challenges the retailer faces at Retail Week Buzz in September.