All Southern Co-op articles
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op launches its Christmas campaign with giveaways galore
A winter fund and free Christmas shops form part of the Southern Co-op Christmas campaign
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NewsMike Fitton on retirement and why indie retailers were the ‘best part of his career’
Industry veteran Mike Fitton is retiring after almost five decades working in retail
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op announces franchise partnership with bakery Wenzel’s
Southern Co-op announce its latest franchise with family-run bakery Wenzel’s
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NewsSouthern Co-op to divest 22 stores
The society has made the decision to sell 22 of its company-owned stores in response to “sustained market change and operating cost increases”
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Features and analysisRaj Aggarwal Golf & Family Day 2025 raises £24,500 for Boparan Trust
The industry came together last week for the annual vibrant event honouring the legacy of Raj Aggarwal
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op reduces food waste via Retail Insight software
Southern Co-op has accelerated progress towards its sustainability goals by leveraging WasteInsight from software provider Retail Insight
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Features and analysisSandeep talks sales growth and slashing delivery times
Welcome Faversham owner Sandeep Bains updates on his store’s performance following the store’s refit and expansion in part six of our Store Journey series.
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Features and analysisMike Fitton reveals first Welcome Co-op loyalty card
The card can be scanned at the till point to activate exclusive member offers
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Features and analysisSandeep Bains celebrates as Welcome Faversham reveals its new look
The Kent retailer’s Store Journey enters the next stage as the store opens its doors after the refit
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Features and analysisCustomer Delivery Store of the Year: Welcome Faversham, Kent
Sandeep Bains has achieved significant sales growth with Snappy Shopper - and there’s more to come
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Features and analysisPlunkett UK launches co-op retail society support network
The group is aimed at supporting community-owned rural businesses
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Features and analysisSandeep explains how his refit will maximise profitability
The shopfit is in full flow at Welcome Faversham as owner Sandeep Bains talks through the key changes he is implementing on his Store Journey
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Features and analysisWhy is Sandeep ditching Tango Ice Blast and what is he replacing it with?
We catch up with Welcome Faversham’s Sandeep Bains in another exclusive Store Journey video diary, as he discusses key supplier decisions he has made for the refit
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Features and analysisWhat challenges is Sandeep facing as he extends his store?
Join the Kent-based retailer on his Store Journey as he shares the latest developments and hurdles of his expansion and refit project at Welcome Faversham
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Features and analysisHow Sandeep Bains is getting refit ready
Join Sandeep on our new Store Journey series as he expands and develops Welcome Faversham in Kent
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Features and analysisWho are the finalists for the Convenience Awards 2024?
The Convenience Awards 2024 will take place on Thursday 21 March 2024 at the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester
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Features and analysisLook inside the 75th Welcome franchise store
The latest Southern Co-op Welcome outlet is based in Tower Bridge, London
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Features and analysis30 jobs at risk due to Southern Co-op head office review
Changing market conditions and shopper behaviour has led to the head office review
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Features and analysisBristol Co-operative Food store supports Christmas hamper initiative
A Co-operative Food store in Bristol has donated hundreds of tubs of hot chocolate and thousands of mini marshmallows to ensure no child or parent will go without a gift on Christmas Day
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op helps raise £100,000 for foodbanks
Nearly £100,000 has been donated to foodbanks across the south of England via the Southern Co-op