The two co-ops estimate that the merger will help them save around €50 million a year
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Show filtersCo-op Group urges help for the ‘ghosted generation’ of youth set back by the pandemic
Two thirds of young people fear they will be permanently disadvantaged by the pandemic, from education…
Scotmid launches competition for regional food and drink suppliers
'We are committed to supporting Scottish suppliers and developing long and lasting relationships with them'
Co-op Group steps in to offer help to Afghan refugees
Actions include an initial donation of £250,000 to charity Refugee Action
Midcounties says its Your Co-op Broadband service is now climate positive
Gadgets, the internet, and the systems supporting them account for about 3.7% of global greenhouse emissions
Southern Co-op uses adapted F1 tech to cut store emissions
The EcoBlade strips reduce the amount of cold air being lost into store aisles
Obituary: Derek Oldham, driving force at Penrith Co-op
He served as general manager from 1961-1991 and oversaw major store improvements
Co-op Group chief warns grocery shortages are the worst he’s seen
Mr Murrells said labour shortages because of Brexit and Covid-19 were disrupting supplies
Southern Co-op takes on third set of Kickstarter trainees
The placements are part of a government scheme for young people at risk of long-term unemployment
Co-op Group hires Tesco insight expert to drive its data and loyalty programme
Nick Meaghan will take on insight and research leadership for the Food, Insurance, Funeralcare, Legal, Community…
Midcounties Co-op works with local councils to fight school holiday hunger
The society is working with Dudley, Walsall and Shropshire councils to help feed more than 7,000…
Competition watchdog to investigate retail co-ops’ funeral deal
The CMA will look at the proposed transfer of funeral assets from Midcounties to Central England
