The Co-operative Group

The Co-operative Group is the UK’s biggest mutual retailer. As well as running food retail and wholesale operations, is the country’s largest funeral business and probate provider. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about the Co-op and the grocery sector.

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News
Shoplifting falls for the first time in five years
2026-07-23T15:58:00+01:00By Francisco Uranga
News
Grocery inflation eases to lowest level since 2024 as sales pick up
2026-07-21T14:18:00+01:00By Francisco Uranga
Sales picked up and price rises slowed to their lowest rate since 2024 in the four weeks to 12 July, a month shaped by record temperatures and a packed sports calendar.
Analysis
Partnership update: Asda and Amazon’s retail media tie-up, Sainsbury’s extends facial recognition tech trial, and more
2026-07-13T05:00:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
Welcome to the Solutions Spotlight partnership update: Retail Week’s round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail.

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Data

England v Mexico sees searches for energy drinks and pregnancy tests jump on Uber Eats

2026-07-07T15:10:00+01:00By George Arnett

The 2am kickoff of England’s World Cup knockout match against Mexico on Monday created an unexpected opportunity for retailers selling through delivery apps.

News

Home Bargains opens consultation with staff over change in pay frequency

2026-07-01T23:01:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev

Value retail giant Home Bargains has opened consultation with store, warehouse and distribution staff over a proposed change in their pay frequency from weekly to monthly, Retail Week understands.

Co-op sees triple-digit in-store sales rise from new data partnership
2026-07-01T07:00:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
Co-op group managing director to leave the business
2026-06-25T17:01:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
Ranking: the UK retailers that consumers think offer the best value for money
2026-06-17T23:01:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne
Co-op prices £350m sustainability bond
2026-05-29T06:19:00+01:00By Aoife Morgan

Q&A: Reveal Media CEO says ‘no retailer is unaffected’ by in-store crime
2026-05-22T06:00:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
Retail media: The advertising opportunities the World Cup can bring
2026-05-19T14:04:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
Co-op makes entry as a standalone media owner with new ad service
2026-05-15T11:30:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
Retail welcomes Crime and Policing Act gaining Royal Assent
2026-04-29T13:33:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev

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