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Co-op uses AI to fight GBP 40m losses in the UK

British supermarket chain Co-op is using AI technology to detect offenders carrying hidden weapons or stolen goods, after costs from theft and fraud rose by 19% to GBP 39.5m in...

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UK’s Co-op expands its franchise network in partnership with EG On The Move

Co-op UK has opened a new store as part of a new franchise agreement with petrol station network EG On The Move. The petrol station and store will offer electric...

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Coffee prices to continue rising, warns Lavazza

Italian coffee company Lavazza has warned that coffee prices will keep rising until the middle of next year as the industry continues to face “very challenging headwinds”. Vice chairman Guiseppe...

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Lidl wins through its ‘breadification’ strategy in the UK

British supermarkets are being criticised for allegedly misleading marketing in their bakery department, and German discounter Lidl’s bakery strategy may be indirectly to blame. The German discounters combines its bake-off...

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Beyond Meat expands into Co-op in the UK

Beyond Meat’s plant-based alternatives are now available in 800 Co-op stores across the UK. The meat-free vegan brand’s products are available in the convenience chain’s frozen food section nationwide. Beyond...

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Co-op targets 8m members by 2030

The Co-op is aiming to grow its number of members from 5m to 8m by 2030. It comes as data shows that Co-op’s membership is growing ahead of its expectations,...

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Co-op boss calls for change in police response amid ‘out of control’ retail crime

Co-op food managing director, Matt Hood, has called on the police to “play their part” in tackling retail crime as rates surge 35% year on year. The convenience retailer has...

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Co-op and Uber Eats tie-up allows shoppers to earn rewards

Co-op shoppers that are signed up to the convenience retailers Member Prices loyalty programme can now earn rewards through its tie-up with Uber Eats. The move is a first for...

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Co-op Launches Campaign On Social Mobility To Break ‘Class Ceiling’

UK retail and services business The Co-operative has announced it is taking action to break what it describes as the ‘Class Ceiling’, as new research has found that a significant...

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Activia launches new high-fibre range of yoghurts

Activia has launched a new Activia Fibre range of yoghurts. The range is available in three flavours: Walnut & Oats, Apple & Cereals and Muesli. The products are first launching...

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Unilever partners with Co-op and Fareshare to donate products to local communities

Unilever has partnered with Co-op and FareShare to donate a range of products across its homecare, personal care and food portfolios to support local communities amid rising costs in the...

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Rapid grocery delivery already represents 11% of Deliveroo’s revenue

After last year’s 9% share, rapid grocery delivery orders now make up for 11% of Deliveroo’s revenue. Deliveroo already delivers from 8,000 grocery stores in the United Kingdom, and from...

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Co-op partners with PayPal to offer more online payment options

Co-op has partnered with digital payment provider, PayPal to offer additional choice for shoppers when paying for groceries online. PayPal is now available as a payment opition for purchases of...

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UK Co-op uses Starship robots in Cambridge

Following a successful pilot period, UK retailer Co-op has launhced delivery robots in Cambridge, in cooperation with the Cambridgeshire County Council and Starship Technologies. Co-op’s delivery service is available to...

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Co-op looking to triple number of franchise stores as part of new food strategy

The Co-op is to triple the number of its franchise stores over the next three years as part of a new food strategy outlined by new Group CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq....

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Co-op opens more than 65 new stores and creates 1000 new jobs

As part of its expansion scheme, Co-op plans to open over three new or extended stores a week until December with over 100 additional sites receiving major refurbishment. The step...

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Co-op UK went meat-free in January

Co-op has revealed a new meat-free range just in time for the vegan January (Veganuary). They realised their biggest launch of vegan products with new brand Gro. Made up by...

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Robots on the street

After a test run in May 2018, Co-op launched its home delivery by robots service in Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) in April 2019. The robots – manufactured by Starship Technologies...

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First Co-op online shop launched

Finland’s Digital Goodie and Co-op UK have started a technological cooperation. As a result of this, on 22 March the retailer’s first online grocery store and delivery service was launched....

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The shopping habits of British consumers have changed

When in April 1990 Aldi arrived in the United Kingdom, British supermarket chains were confident that they had nothing to worry about. Back in 2009 Aldi’s market share was still...

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Co-op starts franchise recruitment programme

In the United Kingdom Co-op has announced plans to develop franchise stores – this is the first time the retailer has licensed its brand to independent retailers. Co-op is set to...

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British Co-op to open 100 new stores in 2019

Co-op is investing GBP 200 million in opening 100 new stores in the United Kingdom in 2019. The development programme will create 1,500 new jobs. These shops will open at...

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