Co-op returns to profit despite hit from rising wages and shoplifting
The retail-to-funerals business reported pre-tax profits of £58 million for the first six months of 2024, against losses of £33 million a year ago.
UK News|Sep 25
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Co-op returns to profit despite hit from rising wages and shoplifting
The retail-to-funerals business reported pre-tax profits of £58 million for the first six months of 2024, against losses of £33 million a year ago.
UK News|Sep 25
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Co-op launches 24-hour delivery service
The new service is launching this month through Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats in Leeds, London and Manchester.
UK News|Sep 17
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Drinks collective signs major deal to sell Jatt Life premium vodka with Central Co-op
A West Midlands couple who founded their own ultra-premium vodka brand have raised a toast to their own success after the Co-op agreed to stock it in its stores.
Business|Sep 17
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Police drama as Ironbridge Co-op closes 'until further notice' after theft incident
A convenience store closed "until further notice" last night after reports of a theft at the store.
Crime|Aug 30
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Petrol station sites to be sold by Midcounties Co-op
Midcounties Co-operative is selling off two of its petrol forecourt sites in the West Midlands.
Business|Aug 20
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Petrol station sites to be sold by Midcounties Co-op
Midcounties Co-operative is selling off two of its petrol forecourt sites in the West Midlands.
Business|Aug 20
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Co-op spearheading scheme investing in 600 apprenticeships in early years sector
The retail giant is a member of The Royal Foundation’s Business Taskforce for Early Childhood.
UK News|Aug 19
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Jailed: 'Notorious' shoplifter threatened staff in Co-op store he repeatedly targeted
A prolific shoplifter who targeted the same store and threatened staff before making off with items including chocolate, alcohol and cigarettes has been jailed.
Crime|Jul 18
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Revealed: Hundreds of weapon and drug arrests made in Staffordshire since major crime op launched
More than 1,000 people have been arrested for drugs and weapons-related offences in Staffordshire since the launch of a police operation to crack down on major and organised crime.
Crime|Jul 9
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Prolific Telford chocolate thief stole from Co-op 12 times in three months
A prolific chocolate thief stole from Telford Co-op shops 12 times in three months.
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Crime|Jun 30
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Central Co-op shares profits
Central Co-op's 2024 share of the profits distribution has taken place.
Business|Jun 25
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Telford thief stole M&S meat and laundry items from Co-op
A thief who stole meat from M&S laundry products from Co-op has been ordered to pay compensation.
Crime|Jun 5
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Telford
Election result 'not cut and dried' as Ed Davey visits Shropshire and enjoys latest photo op
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey visited a north Shropshire flower business to tell voters that the result of the upcoming General Election is not cut and dried.
General Election 2024|Jun 4
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Nicki Minaj announces new date for postponed Co-op Live arena gig
The rapper and singer had to postpone the performance after her arrest in the Netherlands on Saturday.
Showbiz|May 27
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