The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published today for the 12 weeks ending 28 February 2016, show a small increase in supermarket sales which are up by 0.5% compared with a year ago. This is the fastest rate
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published today for the 12 weeks ending 31 January 2016, show the British grocery market returning to slow growth after a disappointing Christmas period, delivering a take-home sales increase of 0.2%.
The Co-operative, one of the UK’s best known brands, has deployed a new telematics and transport management solution from Microlise to support its ambitious store development plan to open 120 new shops in 2016. The mutual, which is the UK’s
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 21 June 2015, show the overall grocery market slipping back into decline with 0.1% less going through the tills compared to last year. However, against this backdrop, some
Summer barbecues will be smoking with a stateside flavour this year as hot dogs looks set to dominate the hot rocks, and The Co-operative claims its new Truly Irresistible Ultimate Hot Dogs are sure to steal the show. These sausages,
The Co-operative is re-launching its premium Truly Irresistible Italian range. The new restaurant-quality menu of pre-prepared meals, available in stores now, have been created following time spent in Italy by the development chefs, who travelled the length and breadth of
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published today for the 12 weeks ending 27 April 2014, show British grocery market growth at just 1.9% – the lowest level for at least 11 years*. This low growth has been caused
Convenience retailing is transforming globally, according to Suzy Ford, global director for customer and shopper marketing at Unilever. Speaking at the IGD’s Convenience Retailing conference, Ford said Unilever has identified four mega trends, which are globally impacting convenience and changing
The Co-operative has launched a new retail store format, which will provide products and specialist advice to help keep people mobile and independent. The Co-operative Independent Living has been opened in Poynton, Cheshire. The store offers people who require some
New for 2013, The Co-operative is introducing a Pancetta-topped Camembert, which it claims will make a cracking centrepiece to any festive cheeseboard and a brilliant addition to the Boxing Day buffet. Warmed in the oven, this full-fat cheese turns deliciously
For the perfect canapé and a tasty addition to the party food spread this Christmas and New Year, The Co-operative’s new Loved by us Savoury Cheese and Onion Souflettes will be a big hit with hungry guests, the retailer claims.
The Co-operative is launching an advertising campaign to promote its new and improved range of chilled ready meals and pizzas. The campaign, which has the tagline “Food so good, anyone would think you’d made it yourself”, launches today (18 September
Companies from across the food and grocery supply chain are joining forces this month to help 15,000 young unemployed people get into work. Feeding Britain’s Future – designed by research and training charity IGD – is offering free pre-employment workshops
Coffee brands, retailers, out-of-home outlets and contract caterers are signing up to take part in the Fairtrade Foundation’s two-week consumer coffee campaign this autumn called Finding Hannah – and there’s still time to get involved. Confirmed campaign partners so far include Cafedirect, Starbucks, Greggs
The Co-operative’s own-brand vintage Champagne has scooped its second major accolade in a week after winning Gold at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). The win means the convenience retailer’s own brand Les Pionniers Vintage 2004 Champagne has beaten competition from top-drawer Champagnes and rival retailers
Professional network of sustainability professionals, 2degrees, has announced the shortlist for its inaugural Sustainability Champions Awards 2013. It shortlist includes a broad range of organisations both large and small, recognising innovation, best practice and outstanding contributions. Martin Chilcott, CEO of 2degrees,
The Co-operative has underlined its ambition to become the UK’s most representative large business in terms of diversity and governance by setting itself exacting targets for the next five years. The Co-operative said it will encourage the election of more
The Co-operative is switching all of its Truly Irresistible beef range in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to Hereford cattle – one of the oldest native breeds which used to be common over 100 years ago. The move means
The Co-operative Food claims it will be delighting customers this Easter with two Fairtrade Easter eggs and other tasty Easter treats. New for 2013 is The Co-operative Truly Irresistible Fairtrade Raspberry and Pecan Easter Egg (385g). This hand-decorated Fairtrade milk chocolate
The Co-operative Food is launching a selection of slow-cooked meat products into its frozen range. In stores from 20 March 2013, the new lines will provide shoppers with slow-cooked products that can be quickly and conveniently cooked from frozen in
Meat-free brand, VeggieDay, has secured a national listing for its new Mediterranean Falafel product – the first frozen falafel range stocked by The Co-operative. According to VeggieDay, Falafel has seen a marked increase in popularity over the last five years,
Meat-free brand, VeggieDay, is launching a national marketing campaign to capitalise on the UK’s £1bn meat-free market. VeggieDay claims to offer an experience as close to meat as possible – while providing the health benefits of a meat-free option –
The Co-operative Group is to become the first UK retailer to launch a Christmas savings scheme trust, setting a new benchmark in consumer protection following the Farepak collapse. The new Co-operative scheme, which will be launched in the New Year, will see
A new film telling the story of the birth of the co-operative movement in Rochdale in 1844 is set for its TV premiere on 11 November 2012. The Rochdale Pioneers tells of the 28 men who battled a backdrop of poverty and
The Co-operative has chosen the young adult carers charity, Carers Trust, as its Charity of the Year, 2013. The charity was formed in April this year when The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and Crossroads Care came together. It is now set
