All Co-operative Group articles – Page 7
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NewsSpending on ethical products soars past £100bn for first time
Annual spending on ethical products and investments has surged past £100bn for the first time after the coronavirus crisis and climate fears sparked lifestyle changes among consumers.
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NewsCo-op and Asda chiefs awarded New Year Honours for pandemic efforts
Two grocery bosses have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for their efforts in feeding the nation during the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsRetailers urge shoppers to wear face masks amid new government measures
Retailers have called on shoppers to “respect the rules” and wear face coverings in stores from Tuesday after the government introduced new measures to curb the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant across the UK.
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OpinionSir Dave Lewis: ‘Post-COP26, food sector has unavoidable responsibility to step up climate efforts’
The food retail sector can and must play its part in tackling climate change and reversing the loss of nature, says WWF UK chair Sir Dave Lewis
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NewsAmazon eyes hundreds of UK c-stores to rival Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Co-op
Amazon has thrown down the gauntlet to Tesco, Sainsbury’s and the Co-op with aggressive plans to launch 260 convenience stores across the UK.
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OpinionJo Whitfield: ‘We can’t simply rely on consumers to shop our way out of the climate disaster’
The global response to the pandemic has shown us what we can achieve when the need is great and urgent enough. The response to climate change will require an even greater level of global co-operation.
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GalleryIn pictures: Keep a straight fascia – how Sainsbury’s, Co-op and more had fun with storefronts
After the Co-op rebranded six of its flagship stores around the UK to mark the start of COP26, Retail Week looks at times famous retailers have temporarily changed their names to capture the public’s imagination
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DataRanking: From M&S to Iceland – UK consumers’ favourite brands
Marks & Spencer has been crowned the best retail brand according to shoppers in YouGov’s UK Retail Rankings 2021.
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AnalysisKen Murphy, Pippa Wicks, Roger Wade, Steve Murrells and more – all the stories from Retail Week Live
Everything you need to know from both days of Retail Week Live 2021
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VideoWatch: Feed the Nation campaign wins Outstanding Contribution to Retail Award
Despite playing in what is usually one of the most fiercely competitive markets in global retail, UK grocers put aside their rivalry and worked together to Feed the Nation – a monumental effort that should never be forgotten.
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AnalysisRobot wars: Five companies rolling out autonomous delivery around the world
As Wilko unveils plans to begin autonomous home deliveries by 2023, the UK retailer joins a growing group of companies already using robots to deliver products to customers globally.
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NewsCo-op boss warns of Christmas shortages as supply chain crisis boils over
Co-op boss Steve Murrells has warned customers will face some availability issues over Christmas, as the retailer battles to contain ongoing wider supply chain problems.
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NewsThe Co-op profits fall as it announces partnership with Amazon
The Co-op has registered a dip in profits as it “invests in its business and colleagues” including a new partnership with Amazon on grocery delivery.
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Opinion‘The Amazon giant is beginning to stir and UK grocers should take note’
Amazon’s latest tie-ups with Deliveroo and the Co-op show it is slowly tightening its grip on the UK grocery market by leveraging its sprawling network of Prime members.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisThe Co-operative Food (People)
Matt Hood became managing director of Co-op Food in September 2022. Previously the group’s commercial director, Hood is now responsible for both the commercial and operational areas of the business.
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NewsThe Co-op poaches Tesco executive to lead data and insight team
The Co-operative has appointed former Tesco executive Nick Meagher as head of insight and research.
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OpinionJo Whitfield: ‘Shopping little and often is here to stay as sustainability rises up agenda’
This year has brought seismic shifts in the food sector, which continues to adjust to the major impacts in trading brought about by Covid and Brexit.
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VideoWatch: Devolving decision making to stores is crucial to CX success
Mamas and Papas chief operating officer Nathan Williams and Co-op head of retail operations Rob Baines revealed the importance of devolving certain decisions from head office down to stores in Retail Week’s virtual panel last week.
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AnalysisThe Boardroom Briefing: How to create a robust D&I strategy
The Boardroom Briefing dissects the big issues on the agenda and gives a concise summary of what the c-suite needs to know. This month we look at how to create a D&I strategy that’s fit for purpose and will meet the needs of employees, customers and investors alike.
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