All Co-operative Group articles – Page 8
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Analysis
The Big Question: Should consumers be given spending vouchers to boost high streets?
The Northern Ireland Assembly intends to give consumers high street vouchers worth up to £100 per person in a bid to stimulate spending and help retail and hospitality recover from the coronavirus crisis. Industry experts share their views on whether the scheme should be replicated across the UK.
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News
Supermarkets take a stand against racism following Sainsbury’s ad backlash
UK supermarket chains have joined forces to broadcast a number of adverts on Channel 4 as part of an anti-racism message.
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News
Co-op expands robot home-delivery service
The Co-op is expanding its robot home-delivery service and revealed plans to offer online delivery and click and collect from 1,000 stores by the end of the year.
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Opinion
Fran Minogue: Retail leadership lessons for our stop-go times
There was a horrible novelty to the first lockdown. We’d never been there before and the first priority was colleague safety and then to focus on keeping operations going.
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Analysis
Data: Why do retailers rank so poorly for social mobility?
Just two retailers – the Co-op and Superdrug – rank in the top 75 best employers for social mobility. Why is the sector failing to pull its weight?
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News
Grocery sales rise in October as record numbers flock online
Grocery sales jumped last month as a record number of shoppers turned to online.
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Retail Voice
How retailers can learn from Co-op’s tech-powered shopping journeys
While there is no way to future-proof a business, retailers can become future-ready by embracing new technologies and ways of operating. Diebold Nixdorf’s Matt Redwood says Co-op’s recent leveraging of self-service tech should act as an inspiration to others.
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News
Supermarket bosses push Sunak for business rates reform
Chief executives of Tesco and Morrisons are among the signatories of a letter to Rishi Sunak urging him to use business rates reform to “level up” the country.
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News
Waitrose and Co-op to slash prices in run-up to Christmas
Both Waitrose and the Co-op are set to cut prices on products by up to 15% this week as the supermarkets prepare to fight it out for customers in a value-dominated market.
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Analysis
Recovery 2021: How retailers can emerge stronger in the year ahead
As we race towards the end of the year and strategies for 2021 start to take shape, we take a look at how retailers can make easy wins and face the year ahead with confidence – themes that are central to RWRC’s Recovery 2021 masterclass
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News
Grocery sales rise as consumers shift spend to at-home options
Food retail sales have climbed as shoppers eat and drink more at home rather than going out as the effects of the Covid pandemic continue to play out.
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News
Retail’s frontline workers recognised in Queen’s birthday honours
A host of retail’s frontline workers have been recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours list for their response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Analysis
Analysis: How the Co-op is becoming anti-racist
Convenience store giant the Co-op last month unveiled a new racial equality and inclusion manifesto and a slew of commitments. Retail Week finds out why at the Co-op it is no longer enough to just not be racist
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News
Co-op rolls out revamped membership scheme
The Co-op has revamped its membership scheme by overhauling customer rewards on purchases and doubling the funds going to community groups.
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Analysis
The Big Question: Are mandatory face coverings for staff good or bad for retail?
Following government guidance that all shopfloor staff must wear face coverings or face hefty fines, Retail Week asks experts whether this regulation will help or hinder the sector’s recovery.
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News
Co-op to invest in prices and tech to ‘stay relevant’ in looming grocery war
The Co-op is set to invest in pricing and customer-facing technology, as boss Steve Murrells pledges to keep the core food business relevant to more price-conscious consumers.
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News
Co-op profits climb following ‘exceptional’ food performance
Convenience retail and funerals group the Co-operative has posted a surge in profits after the coronavirus outbreak prompted shoppers to flock to its stores.
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News
Eat Out to Help Out scheme wipes £155m off supermarket sales
Shoppers spent £155m less in supermarkets last month as they returned to restaurants, pubs and cafes during the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
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Analysis
Where are the new battlefields in urban grocery fulfilment?
The coronavirus pandemic has sent hordes of shoppers online for all their needs, and grocery is the category where the shift has been felt most profoundly.
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News
Co-op to create 1,000 jobs as Covid changes shopping habits
The Co-op has unveiled a £130m investment programme including more store openings and more jobs.