All Co-operative Group articles – Page 6
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Innovation of the WeekFrom next-gen AI to Apple Vision Pro: 13 global retail innovations shaking up the industry
Here we bring you the latest quarterly roundup of 13 innovations that caught our attention over the past three months, from ways to protect store staff to Apple’s latest device and an explosion of new AI tools.
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NewsCo-op makes membership prices available for ecommerce customers
The Co-op has today announced that its members will now have access to membership prices for online deliveries from its ecommerce website.
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AnalysisRevealed: What shoppers really think about supermarket loyalty schemes
Supermarkets have flooded the market with next-generation loyalty schemes to give back to their customers – but do shoppers actually think of them as a reward? And after speculation about their value, do they trust that the prices they see are genuine?
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NewsCo-op increases pay to £12 an hour in line with real living wage
The c-store specialist today announced its biggest increase in pay, up to £12 per hour, in line with the real living wage.
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NewsCo-op and Uber Direct join forces for quick commerce tie-up
The Co-op has launched a quick commerce partnership trial with Uber Direct, the delivery company’s white-label solution.
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Innovation of the WeekCo-op turns to AI and secure tills to combat retail crime
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsCo-op turns to AI and secure tills as retail crime soars
The Co-op has turned to AI technology at self-checkouts and secure tills after a 44% rise in retail crime with grocery retailers reporting as many as 1,000 incidents a day, The Guardian reported.
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AnalysisThe rise of retail media networks: why the digital ad revolution is taking off
With The Co-op announcing the launch of the UK’s first retail media network in the convenience sector, Retail Week assesses whether the advertising platform is a viable option for all retailers to explore.
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NewsSuperdrug and Co-op kick off Apprenticeship Week with new roles
Superdrug and the Co-op have announced new apprenticeship roles as they push for reform to the apprenticeship levy scheme.
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NewsAsda to open 110 Express c-stores in February
Asda has announced it plans to open 110 Express convenience stores across the UK in February – a record for the retailer in a single month.
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NewsCo-op launches ‘momentous’ retail media network for convenience
The Co-op has launched its own retail media network, making it the first in the UK in the convenience sector.
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NewsCo-op targets 8 million members after scrapping loyalty scheme
C-store specialist Co-op has unveiled new targets of having 8 million members and increasing its share of the quick commerce market, as part of wider changes to its membership scheme rolled out today.
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NewsCo-op scraps rewards scheme in favour of members-only price cuts
The Co-op is set to scrap its 2p for every £1 spent rewards scheme in favour of a “significantly increased” number of member-only prices and deals across the business.
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NewsCo-op appoints former Ocado Solutions boss to board
C-store specialist the Co-op has further bolstered its board with the appointment of former Ocado Solutions boss Luke Jensen.
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Innovation of the WeekCo-op signs 15-year renewable power agreement
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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NewsRetail leaders sign letter to home secretary urging action on rising crime
Around 90 retail leaders in the UK have signed a letter to the home secretary, Suella Braverman, demanding a crackdown on retail crime.
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NewsCo-op profits climb driven by cost-saving efforts
The Co-op has reported “robust” sales performance as it swung to an operating profit driven by cost savings during the period.
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NewsRetailers to fund new police operation to crack down on crime
Retailers including John Lewis, Sainsbury’s and Tesco have agreed to fund a new police operation, Project Pegasus, to crack down on shoplifting in stores.
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NewsCo-op invests £70m in member prices
The Co-op has made its biggest ever single investment as it extends its member-only prices across everyday essentials.
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Analysis‘Out of control’ crime: How are retailers cracking down on criminals?
With new data from the Co-op revealing its stores have seen “record levels” of crime with more than 1,000 incidents per day, we take a look at the techniques retailers are using to crack down on the rise of retail crime