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23 May '12

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Global NewsIt’s good to talk (and drink, and argue...)

So – this week saw the inaugural co-operative enterprise hub conference.

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Global NewsTime to reflect

The distinct lack of posts from me over the last few months has been a reflection of the hectic life at Plunkett post-election. A few weeks back, I was given a chance to reflect ...

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Global NewsProject for hearing aids is Hear to Help

Following its £3.7 million donation after fundraising efforts from staff and customers, the Co-operative Group’s ‘Hear to Help’ project was launched in Leeds.

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United KingdomIan's Co-op instincts and analysis will be missed

Just a few months after his retirement from the University of Ulster, Ian Pyper, Chair of the UK Society for Co-operative Studies, has died.

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ItalyEmployee Ownership Effect launch, London

EOA 22 march 2010 Westminster Hall, London Went to the launch of “The Employee Ownership Effect: a review of the evidence” and “Model Growth:Do employee owned businesses ...

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Global NewsWaste not, want not

On the day Environment Secretary Hilary Benn MP called on supermarkets to cut their levels of food waste, I found myself in Leeds, Mr Benn’s constituency, to find out ...

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Global NewsPlanting some great ideas to tackle climate change

Tackling The Co-operative Group’s agenda of combating climate change head on, the membership team in the North region has been supporting and leading a number of key ...

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Global NewsPhone Co-op gets shot at Group contract

The award-winning Phone Co-op is among a number of telecommunications providers being invited to tender for the Co-operative Group’s business when current contracts with BT expire in 2010.


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Global NewsGill is 2007 Congress President

FORMER Leeds Co-op Chief Executive Alan Gill has been elected as President of this year’s Co-operative Congress in Brighton over the weekend June 22nd to 24th.Currently an executive with United Co-operatives following the society’s merger with Leeds, which was completed earlier this year, Mr Gill has also worked over the years for North East Co-op, NACO, Norwest Society, Co-operatives UK and the United Kingdom Co-operative Council.

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Global NewsNew look popular at Garforth store

SHOPPERS at Leeds Co-op's 3,000 sq ft Garforth store are backing the new 'The co-operative' brand. Customer reaction from the first 'typical' Leeds Society food store to trial the new look represents "a significant vote of confidence," says Leeds Chief Executive Alan Gill. "Shopfloor feedback was the first thing to suggest a very positive impact. Customers said the store is brighter, fresher, more modern and easier to navigate," commented Mr Gill.

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