All Co-operative Group articles – Page 21
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why is UK grocery dominated by men?
There has never been a female chief executive or chair at any of the big four grocers and there is no retail sector with more of a boardroom gender imbalance than grocery.
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OpinionCo-op boss Steve Murrells: Why we employ former slaves
The National Crime Agency’s report published last week revealed that slavery and human trafficking is more prevalent today than most of us thought.
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NewsSainsbury’s pauses Nisa talks over competition concerns
Sainsbury’s has pressed the pause button on takeover talks with retailer and wholesaler Nisa because of concern that it could stoke greater than expected regulatory interest.
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NewsCo-op extends membership scheme to electricals business
The Co-op has extended its membership scheme to allow shoppers to redeem and earn rewards through its online electricals business.
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AnalysisBig break or big mistake? The best and worst retail M&A
There were deals galore in last week as B&M snapped up Heron Foods and DFS bought Sofology. We look back at some of retail’s landmark deals.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail loyalty – the new pillars of success
Changed shopping and cultural habits are disrupting retailers’ established methods of building and retaining shopper loyalty.
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AnalysisInfographic: Co-op, Arcadia, Mothercare, Sports Direct
Words and numbers, July 28, 2017: Jo Whitfield on Co-op’s focus, plus Arcadia’s tech roll-out, Sports Direct’s profits and Mothercare’s like-for-likes
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NewsMove of the week: Jo Whitfield made Co-op Food boss
Having taken on the role of interim chief executive of Co-op Food six months ago, Jo Whitfield now has been appointed on a permanent basis.
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DataSun and sport spur biggest food hike in four years
Hot weather and the ongoing summer of sport bolstered supermarket sales as the grocery sector delivered its biggest sales jump in four years.
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NewsCo-op names Jo Whitfield as new food boss
The Co-op has appointed Jo Whitfield as the boss of its food business, succeeding Steve Murrells.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to get maternity leave right for workers
For many women, becoming a parent is one of the most life-affirming moments imaginable. But for some, it can also sound the death knell for career progression.
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DataData: The 20 most trusted retailers in the UK
In a fiercely competitive retail market, understanding consumers, creating loyalty and gaining their trust has arguably never been more important.
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NewsBusinessman 'secretly mixed horsemeat with beef'
Horsemeat was unknowingly sold by a host of UK supermarket chains after a gang secretly mixed it with beef, a court has heard.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail’s image problem makes you sick
Puking in a fireplace, sleeping under the table during ‘boring’ meetings, mega boozing sessions…
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NewsNisa full-year profits rise despite sales dip
Nisa posted a rise in profits but adjustments in the retailer’s store portfolio dampened sales.
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AnalysisInfographic: Richard Pennycook on retail's image, and more
Words & Numbers, June 30, 2017: Former Co-op boss Richard Pennycook on retail’s image, and BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson on business rates.
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NewsCo-op digital boss Mike Bracken to depart business
The Co-op’s chief digital officer is leaving the business to dedicate more time to his non-executive work.
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OpinionOpinion: Holland & Barrett price shows global potential
Just a couple of days after Retail-week.com revealed private investment business L1 Retail’s interest in Holland & Barrett, the deal was done.
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DataData: Supermarkets get summer ‘shot in the arm’
The grocers enjoyed their steepest rise in sales in four years this month as the June heatwave drove revenues.
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AnalysisHow Next can create a successful own-label brand
Next is set to make a further foray into own-label fashion later this year. What steps does it need to take to ensure its newest venture is a success?