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23 May '12

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Global NewsCustomers deceived in expired meat scandal - swissinfo.ch (Switzerland)

Leading Swiss supermarket chain Coop has responded robustly to allegations of irregularities in the display of expired meat at its butcher counters. Last month a lone butcher came forward on the Swiss television consumer programme Kassensturz claiming that packaged meat past its use-by date was routinely taken from the self-service fridges in the store where he worked, removed from its packaging and offered for sale at the open meat counter as fresh meat. On Tuesday, Kassensturz struck again, ...

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The Co-operative Group has been tipped as a front-runner to acquire Lloyds branches

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United KingdomBid for Lloyds branches brings risks and rich opportunities

The enforced sale of 632 Lloyds banking branches has led to speculation not just about who will succeed in the takeover, but also what it could do for competition in the retail ...

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United KingdomCall for UK-wide action on alcohol sales

The Co-operative Group has called on the UK Government to work closely with the Scottish Government after the SNP administration announced plans to introduce minimum pricing for alcohol in an attempt to curb the nation’s drink-related problems.

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SwazilandWater sales help a million Africans

Thanks to the sales of Co-op-brand Fairbourne Springs mineral water, a million people in Africa are enjoying fresh clean drinking water on a daily basis.

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Global NewsFridge report 'out of date'

The Co-operative Group has claimed that a study compiled by the Environmental Investigation Agency which rated the Co-op’s commitment to green refrigeration in stores as just 19 out of 100 is based on out of date information which doesn’t take into account recent improvements.


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Global NewsMidcounties plan central HQ near M40

Midcounties Co-operative, Britain’s second biggest independent society, has announced plans to move head office staff to a new HQ near Leamington Spa before the end of the year.

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Global NewsEast of England to sell department stores

East of England Co-op has become the latest consumer society to announce that it is exiting the non-food sector — though it will continue to sell electrical goods online. ...

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Global NewsChelmsford CEO salutes progress

Chelmsford Star Chief Executive Tony Gudgeon has saluted the society’s financial performance after gross takings increased by almost £3 million (9.7 per cent) and like for like growth was up £2.25m (7.4 per cent) for the 28 weeks to August 9th.


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Global NewsFairtrade tonic for societies

THREE of the country’s biggest societies have reported record sales during the recent Fairtrade Fortnight with the conversion of the Movement’s hot beverage range to Fairtrade, including the iconic 99 Tea, proving a major success story.

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South AfricaParty lines up big 90th birthday

THE Co-operative Party is going back to its roots by holding its 90th anniversary conference at Westminster’s Central Hall, scene of its founding conference in 1917. This year the Party wants to include as many people as possible and the conference is open to members and non-member alike. 

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