All The Co-op Group articles – Page 8
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Interviews and Profiles
Sales Colleague of the Year finalist: Wiktoria Zaucha, Spies Lane Central England Co-op
Wiktoria Zaucha of Spies Lane Central England Co-op took elderly people under her wing during the pandemic and strengthened her ties with the police.
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Features and analysis
Five things you’ll learn at The Convenience Conference 2021
What can you learn at The Convenience Conference on 14 September in London?
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Promotional Feature
Focusing on the future with Nisa
A record number of retailers moved to Nisa Retail in 2020, with those investing in new and upgraded stores enjoying average sales uplifts of 11%.
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Features and analysis
Former Sainsbury’s boss Justin King to speak at the Convenience Conference 2021
Other key speakers at the face-to-face event include AF Blakemore MD James Russell and Co-op MD of property Stuart Hookins.
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Features and analysis
Inside Central England Co-op’s new £1.85m store
The Warsop store will trial scan and go technology and is powered by 100% renewable energy.
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Features and analysis
Snappy Shopper and Central England Co-op agree delivery partnership
Snappy Shopper and Central England Co-op have signed a partnership allowing shoppers in the Midlands and East Anglia to be able to order groceries online following a successful trial.
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Podcast
Technology in Convenience - What’s Next?: The Convenience Mix Podcast
Are you thinking about upgrading your technology? It can be a confusing and costly experience without the right research and advice.
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Interviews and Profiles
Co-op invests £2.1m in on-the-go concept store in London
The Co-op unveiled the new coffee concept at its London Baker Street store.
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Features and analysis
Industry backlash as MPs vote against Policing Bill amendment to protect retail workers
The government’s decision to vote down of an amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill that would have made attacking a retail worker a separate offence has been criticised by the industry.
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Podcast
Sustainability - Being Green in 2021: The Convenience Mix Podcast
Sustainability is rocketing up consumers’ priority lists, but with so many pathways to sustainability, knowing what to prioritise can be tough.
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Features and analysis
Finalists for The Convenience Awards 2021 revealed
The Convenience Awards 2021 will take place at The Londoner on 14 September.
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Features and analysis
Retailer to open five new Co-op stores this summer
Sivathasan Kailasapillai is to invest £2m in growing his Co-op portfolio.
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Features and analysis
Sussex Police and Co-op crime reporting scheme sees success
A new crime recording scheme has led to an increase in reports to police and arrests.
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Interviews and Profiles
Heroes of Lockdown: a celebration of the convenience channel
A year on from the start of the first lockdown, leading figures join Convenience Store to pay tribute to our sector as we launch our Heroes of Lockdown retailer interview series.
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Dear Jac
How can retailers get their hands on the Honest Value range?
Jac Roper hears from a retailer confused about the criteria for access to the Honest Value range.
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Dear Jac
Who is supplying who in convenience?
Jac helps a retailer confused about the supply arrangements in the retail industry.
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Dear Jac
Retailer anger over Nisa prices
Nisa retailers are concerned about the prices they’re paying for products.
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Interviews and Profiles
How Southern Co-op Welcome hit the 50 store mark
The Southern Co-op Welcome franchise model has hit the 50 store milestone. What was the turning point for it?
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Interviews and Profiles
Catching up with The Convenience Awards: Sales Assistant of the Year
Displaying passion and empathy, Jo Bate of Southern Co-op Lenham picked up the Sales Assistant of the Year Award at The Convenience Awards 2020.
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News
Post-Christmas budgets see Co-op Honest Value sales surge
Nisa retailers have reported sales growth in the Co-op Honest Value range as conscious shoppers seek low prices post-Christmas.