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23 May '12

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Global NewsGroup tops LGB advertising poll

The Co-operative Group has been voted the best company in Britain for lesbian, gay and bisexual inclusive advertising and marketing.

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Global NewsThe changing face of 'Co-op' funerals

A major cultural shift in the UK’s approach to one of the most fundamental social rites, the funeral service, has been confirmed in a new, wide-ranging report, which highlights that over half of today’s funerals are now a celebration of life.

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Global NewsSwindon marks 150 years of co-operation

Celebrating 150 years of co-operation in Swindon, Midcounties Co-operative hosted a number of celebrations across the town.

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Global NewsThe Hive creates a buzz at Thames Festival

The 2009 Thames Festival this autumn saw more than 800,000 people visit the South Bank for the capital’s largest free festival — a full weekend of music, food and culture celebrating the best that London has to offer.

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Global NewsCity set for red and white army

A red and white army of fund-raising Santas are about to take over Sportcity, home of Manchester City, later this month.

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Global NewsMerger ‘bounce’
 boosts Group

The Co-operative Group has announced record half-year profits in the wake of the summer 2007 merger with United Co-operatives.


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Global NewsTrading Group's like for like profits up 35%

THE Co-operative Group's annual results for the year ended January 12th show profits down from £ 361 million to £ 249.6 million, mainly as a result of one-off costs associated with last year's merger with United Co-operatives and restructuring costs in the Group's financial services arm, CFS. However the overall picture is bright with the Trading Group reporting an operating profit of £ 322.7m before significant items - an increase of 35.2 per cent on the previous year.

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Global NewsMarks names new-look executive team for enlarged society

THE new executive management team to lead the merged trading businesses of the Co-operative Group and United Co-operatives has been announced by incoming Chief Executive Peter Marks. Following the overwhelming support of members of both societies, the merger will be formally completed on 29 July, though planning to bring the £ 9bn turnover businesses together will get underway immediately with the aim of creating 'one business in one year'.

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Global NewsCo-op Group profits up by 32%

THE Co-operative Group has announced that its pre-tax profits in the first half of its financial year increased strongly to £ 157 million - a rise of 32 %. The Group's interim report shows that in the six months to 29 July, the society's two biggest businesses both produced strong performances. Food Retail delivered on the recovery plan implemented last year with profits rising by 32% to £ 55.1m, while Co-operative Insurance Services (CIS) also showed a strong improvement in ...

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Global NewsCo-op Group profits up to £258m

THE Co-operative Group has reported pre-tax profits of £ 258.4 million for the year to January 14 - up 39.5%, with the results boosted by a strong performance from CIS and property. The Group said that while turnover grew by 1.3% for the year; operating profit was up by 15.6% to £ 366m. Borrowings were reduced by a third to £ 246m. And, the Group plans to distribute £ 9.8m to individual members and £ 15m to corporate members during 2006.

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