All Co-operative Group articles – Page 2
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NewsCo-op Wholesale strikes Costcutter supply deal
Co-op Wholesale and Costcutter owner Bestway have struck a new agreement which will “unlock greater value for independent retailers”.
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NewsM&S hackers reportedly linked to Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack
The BBC reported that “Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters” claimed responsibility for the attack on messaging app Telegram and posted pictures from within the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) IT networks.
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NewsRetail cyber attacks hit consumer confidence in online shopping
UK consumers are more cautious about shopping online after recent data breaches involving British retailers.
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NewsCo-op names new growth director in senior leadership shake-up
The Co-op has named a new growth director and promoted its food chief executive to a new position, as part of a major leadership team shake-up announced this morning.
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NewsHolland & Barrett enters health and wellness partnership with Co-op
High street retailer Holland & Barrett has entered a partnership with Co-op to add a range of its health and wellness products into selected Co-op UK stores.
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NewsCo-op boss Matt Hood: I’d like to open 300-400 ‘On The Go’ format counters
Co-op Food chief executive Matt Hood has ambitions to open up to 400 hot food counters from its ‘On The Go’ micro store concept, and convert a number of existing Co-op stores to the new ‘next gen’ format.
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InterviewQ&A: Matt Hood tells us about Co-op’s latest micro store format
The Co-op has unveiled ‘On the Go’, a new format with a new product offer in stores less than a quarter of the size of its typical locations. Following the opening of its first micro store in Solihull, Co-op Food chief executive Matt Hood speaks to Retail Week about the international inspiration behind the concept, why now is the right time to launch, and how these stores could reshape Co-op’s approach to convenience retail
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NewsCo-op pledges to ‘stand firm on climate, opportunity and community’
C-store specialist the Co-op has unveiled a new strategy designed to embed social value across every part of the business.
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NewsCo-op launches ‘next gen’ micro store format in UK grocery first
C-store specialist the Co-op has announced the launch of a new chain of ‘On the Go’ micro stores, which are around a quarter of the size of its usual convenience stores.
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NewsCo-op becomes first UK grocer to offer Deliveroo Express on-demand delivery
The Co-op has become the first UK retailer to partner with Deliveroo on its white-label delivery service Deliveroo Express.
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FeatureCybersiege: are retailers sitting ducks?
Days without sleep as cybersecurity teams scoured systems. Store colleagues forced to work in ways they hadn’t for 30 years, clocking up extra hours “to keep the show on the road.” Online orders halted for weeks. So, what’s going on? Why is retail such a target? And what can the sector do to fend off future attacks?
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NewsCo-op boss reveals all its members had data stolen in April cyber attack
Co-op, Marks & Spencer, and Harrods were all targeted by hackers earlier this year and lost customer data in cyber attacks.
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NewsCo-op announces cybersecurity partnership following spate of hackings
The Co-op has today announced a new partnership with The Hacking Games, an internet security business, to help prevent cybercrime following their recent cyber-attack.
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NewsCo-op backs controversial Labour business rates raid on supermarkets
C-store specialist the Co-op has backed the controversial government plans to increase business rates for supermarkets and department stores, saying it will “support local shops”.
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Opinion‘If cyber criminals strike, you’d better know how to use pen and paper’
There was great news today as suspects were arrested over cyber attacks on retailers. But there’s no doubt such attacks will continue and there were practical cyber crime takeaways for retailers from this week’s select committee hearing, where M&S directors shared their experience
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NewsArrests made over M&S and Co-op cyber attacks
The police have arrested four people in connection with the hacking of Marks & Spencer, the Co-op and Harrods.
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News‘Did you pay a ransom?’ MPs ask M&S and Co-op bosses at cyber attacks hearing
Directors of the Co-op and Marks & Spencer were asked today whether or not they had paid any ransom after each was hit by cyber-criminals.
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NewsM&S chair Norman to be quizzed by MPs about cyber attack
A parliamentary sub-committee is to question Marks & Spencer chair Archie Norman and other retailers about the recent high-profile hacks.
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Innovation of the WeekJust Eat launches white-label delivery service with the Co-op
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team. Every week, we bring you new ideas and case studies across consumer, technology, sustainability, economy, policy and industry.
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NewsCo-op to stop sourcing from 17 countries including Israel
The Co-op has today announced that it will stop sourcing products from 17 “countries where there are internationally recognised community-wide human rights abuses and violations of international law”.