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The Co-op has announced plans to scrap use-by dates on all its own-brand yogurts in a bid to reduce food waste. The symbol group retailer claims, under the move which…

NFRN appoints Stuart Hale as COO

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February 24, 2022

Jasdip Sensi

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The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has named Stuart Hale as its new chief operating officer. Hale has over 18 years experience with electrical retailer Dixon’s, working his way up…

The Co-op has been named the country’s least hygienic grocery chain, as analysis revealed 45 shops needed improvement

Co-op is Britain’s ‘least hygienic’ grocery chain

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December 13, 2021

Benedict Smith

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The Co-op has been named the country’s least hygienic grocery chain, as analysis revealed 45 shops needed improvement. Software company Property Inspect, which carried out the analysis using data from…

Southern Co-op rolls out F1 technology across stores

Southern Co-op installs ‘Orwellian’ face recognition cameras

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December 3, 2021

Benedict Smith

Shoppers have been urged to boycott the “deeply unethical” Southern Co-op after it introduced facial recognition cameras to stores. It has installed the technology at 35 sites, in a bid…

Central England Co-op gears up for Christmas appeal

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November 25, 2021

Benedict Smith

Central England Co-op has urged customers to “dig deep and donate” when its Christmas Food Bank Appeal begins next Wednesday. Having collected 45,000 items from last year’s campaign, the retailer…

The Co-op has raised £100 million for local communities across the UK over the last five years.

Co-op raises £100m for local communities

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November 17, 2021

The Co-op has raised £100 million for local communities across the UK over the last five years. The convenience retailer also announced that over one million Co-op members have signed…

Central England Co-op backs Usdaw retail violence campaign

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November 16, 2021

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The Central England Co-op has announced its support of Usdaw’s two-week campaign against retail violence. The convenience retailer will ask customers to treat staff with respect amid surging violence against …

The Co-op has announced it will be removing all plastic from its 2021 Christmas gifting range.

Co-op removes all plastic from 2021 Christmas gifting range

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November 15, 2021

The Co-op has announced it will be removing all plastic from its 2021 Christmas gifting range. The move is set to save approximately one million pieces of plastic and comes…

Amcor has added another Nisa property in West Yorkshire to its rapidly growing UK portfolio.

Amcor acquires West Yorkshire Nisa property

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November 10, 2021