Tag: Co-op

A record year for chocolate farmer

Mackie’s of Scotland sold enough bars in 2019 to stretch from Glasgow to Edinburgh and back

Nisa winning with women

WHOLESALER and symbol group Nisa has launched a new networking group to support women working in the business.
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Co-op grows vegan range

The Co-op unveiled its new Gro range of meat-free products last month, aiming to appeal to those starting the year off with a vegan diet.
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Festive cheer for discounters

The latest figures from Kantar for the 12 weeks to 29 December revealed Lidl was the fastest growing bricks and mortar supermarket
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Sales slow for crucial period

Grocery sales in the UK were “unexpectedly slow” while approaching the peak of the ‘golden quarter’ of festive trading.
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Aquavape has big ambitions

Vaping brand Aquavape has big ambitions for 2020, with the goal of expanding its footprint across the UK.
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The discounters dominate again

Lidl and Aldi grow sales continuously while their rivals see growth stagnating
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Seven new Co-op stores

The Co-op opened seven new stores in Scotland late last month, as part of a £4.4m investment programme
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Nisa raises millions

MAKING A Difference Locally (MADL) has made a total of £11m since it was founded in 2008
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More questions than answers

2019 proved to be another year of uncertainty, with the impact of Brexit, DRS and the promotions ban still unclear
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Change at Co-op group

There is a new man at the top of Co-operative Federal Retail and Trading Services
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Yule like these cakes

Fatherson Bakery has launched a new Christmas cake range in a bid to attract those looking to indulge during the festive season.
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Mixed fortunes at supermarkets

As the crucial Christmas trading period approaches, the UK’s grocery market continues to experience sluggish sales growth.
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CSG and Co-op showcase new model

Costcutter retailers are being offered an exclusive opportunity to franchise with the Co-op.
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Big raise for charity

Nisa charity initiative Making a Difference Locally boosted its income by over £500,000 during the last financial year .
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‘Epidemic’ of retail violence

A Co-op-funded report into crime against retail workers has found that the level of violence has reached ‘epidemic’ proportions .