All Co-operative Group articles – Page 55
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NewsEverything Everywhere to launch contactless payment on mobiles
Retailer and operator Everything Everywhere, the company created from the merger between T-mobile and Orange, will launch a contactless payment service that allows customers to pay on the mobiles by early summer.
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NewsThe Co-op launches new food range
The Co-operative has introduced a new product range to reflect the British seasons.
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OpinionDon’t fall into the VAT trap
Get beyond the VAT rise and focus on the retail essentials to succeed, says Angela Spindler
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NewsThe Co-op appoints Gill Barr as marketing director
The Co-operative Group has appointed Gill Barr as its group marketing director.
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NewsMorrisons and Co-op eye up Abel & Cole
Food groups Morrisons and the Co-op are expected to be at the forefront of acquisition interest in organic food home delivery specialist Abel & Cole, which is being put up for sale.
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NewsCo-op sales hit by bad weather
The Co-operative Group has reported like-for-like sales fell 3.2% in its food division for its fourth quarter, saying the weather took its toll on footfall and spending patterns.
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NewsThe Co-op launches food ad campaign
The Co-operative Group has launched an advertising campaign for its food stores focusing on the importance of celebrating quality family time.
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NewsMorrisons hunts for brand director as part of management overhaul
Morrisons has kicked off a search for a brand director as chief executive Dalton Philips shakes up his management team to position the grocer for future growth.
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NewsChristmas on ice
High street could benefit at the expense of out-of-town shops if the bad weather continues
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NewsCo-op to create 7,000 jobs
The Co-operative Group is to create 7,000 jobs as it gears up to take on the big four grocers.
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NewsTesco’s share growing but Morrisons falters
Tesco is back in the driving seat with aggressive promotions leading to a market share gain for the first time since May, while rival Morrisons’ share has slipped for the first time since 2007.
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NewsCo-op trials city-centre home shopping service
The Co-operative Group is to trial a home delivery service to shoppers living and working in Manchester city centre.
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NewsThe Co-op launches £200m Christmas promotional package
The Co-operative Group is offering shoppers a £200m Christmas promotional package.
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NewsCo-op members donate £1.2m of their dividend to good causes
Co-operative Group members have donated £1.2m of their interim dividend to charities and community groups.
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NewsThe Co-op to open in The Strand
The Co-operative Group has signed a contract with The Crown Estate to open a store in The Strand, London.
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AnalysisSpaced out
As the big four grocers battle it out in a race for space and online-only specialists increase their virtual capacity, Jennifer Creevy looks at whether returns will end up being hit
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AnalysisA world of international retail opportunities
Emerging markets globally have retail potential, but could any be the new China? By Tim Danaher
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NewsGrocers warn on level of promotions
Record amount of goods being sold on promotion but Philips and Brasher warn levels can’t rise higher.
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NewsRecord levels of promotions fail to lift grocery sales
Grocers sold a record amount of goods on promotion in the four weeks to October 2 as supermarkets bring forward deals on Christmas-related products.
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NewsRetailers count cost of payments breakdown
Up to 20 retailers affected by a card payment breakdown last weekend are this week assessing the damage caused before deciding whether to seek compensation from provider Barclaycard.