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As the United Nations celebrates the International Year of Co-operatives, the UK’s biggest mutually owned business today (15 February) demonstrated how its longer term approach has enabled it to raise the ethical bar yet again. The Co-operative Group’s latest ethical plan, first launched 12 months ago as the most radical sustainability programme in UK corporate history, shows how many of   the...

The Co-operative Farms has joined forces with leading research charity, the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT), to discover the best ways of feeding starving farmland birds during the leanest months of winter. Once the trial is completed, it is hoped that supplementary feeding will become an established option in Stewardship schemes and that funding will be available for farmers to feed...

Co-operative Insurance will highlight benefits of telematics insurance to the Prime Minister tomorrow (14 February) Young drivers are on target to receive £20 million in discounts through Co-operative's scheme* Scheme has lead to a 34% reduction in the cost of car crashes** The Co-operative Insurance will share learnings from its pioneering 'Young Driver' insurance scheme with Prime Minister...

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THE CO-OP RAISE OVER £7 MILLION FOR MENCAP.
(L-R) PETER MARKS GROUP CEO CO-OP, BEN PELHAM MENCAP AMBASSADOR, SARAH JAYNE DUNN AND AUSTIN HEALEY.

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THE CO-OP RAISE OVER £7 MILLION FOR MENCAP.
(L-R) MARK GOLDING CEO MENCAP, PETER MARKS GROUP CEO OF CO-OP, BEN PELHAM MENCAP AMBASSADOR, PETER SCOTT CEO ENABLE AND AUSTIN HEALEY.

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Thousands of romantics could wake up disappointed on 14 February, as last-minute lovers leave it until after work on Valentine’s Day to buy gifts for their loved ones. Figures from The Co-operative Food have revealed that romantic gifts* such as pink fizz, Cava, red roses and boxed chocolates peaked between 5pm and 6pm on Valentine’s Day last year, as lovers left choosing that special “I love...

So many of the big occasions on the British calendar can be traced back to religious dates, even if the original event isn’t necessarily remembered by everyone any more. Pancake Day is a jolly affair that definitely fits into that category for many of us. Now most of us think of the fun to be had trying to make the mix just right, and then of course mastering the ultimate culinary feat – tossin...

Young people across the UK with a learning disability have been given over £7 million opportunities to help to realise their potential as The Co-operative unveiled the total amount raised for its charity of the year during 2011. The grand total reached £7,022, 866 and, the money raised by The Co-operative’s staff, members and customers will allow Mencap and sister charity ENABLE Scotland to...

The Co-operative Pharmacy is making extra stocks of the flu vaccination to its branch network in preparation for a surge in flu following recent outbreaks in Europe and in Mexico. Community pharmacies have been given an extra 30 days to vaccinate customers until the end of March in a bid to encourage people to get the jab.  The latest figures show that just over half of those under 65 classed a...

The Co-operative Group says the public exhibition to showcase plans for the redevelopment of the site of its Dunvegan Road food store in Portree was a success. Over 100 people took the opportunity to study the plans, and give their feedback, during the two-day event at Portree Community Centre. Representatives from The Co-operative Group were on hand to answer any queries and to explain the...

The Co-operative Group , which is set to appoint 800 new apprenticeships this year, has received 64,000 internet enquires since it launched its scheme last June. During 2011 400 young people were recruited to The Co-operative’s Apprenticeship Academy – the most diverse scheme of its kind in the UK - and this year that figure will double. Peter Marks, Group Chief Executive of The Co-operative...

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The Co-operative Group is set to recruit 800 new apprentices – double the number recruited last year - it announced today (2 February) in the run up to National Apprenticeship Week. Four hundred young people were recruited to The Co-operative’s Apprenticeship Academy – the most diverse scheme of its kind in the UK - during 2011, and is on track to provide 2,000 apprenticeships for young people ...

A coalition of  civil society leaders from UK organisations with over twelve million members will today (1 February) call for community energy to play a substantial role in meeting the country’s climate change targets.   Leading figures from The Co-operative ; the National Trust ; The National Federation of Women’s Institutes ; the Church of England and Campaign to Protect Rural England will...

The smoking ban and stigma of lighting up has created an army of secret smokers across the UK with people claiming to have been banned from their own homes, according to new research. A study of 2,000 people by The Co-operative Pharmacy * has revealed that since the smoking ban came into force across the UK in 2007 (2006 in Scotland), one in 12 have a home smoking ban in place. More than half o...

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The Co-operative Group has appointed Steve Murrells to the role of Chief Executive of its food business. He replaces Tim Hurrell who retired last year.

Murrells (46), who will report to Group Chief Executive, Peter Marks, will join Britain’s fifth largest food retailer from Danish meat company, Tulip, where he is UK Chief Executive.
Prior to that he held a number of senior positions with Tesco, including CEO for One Stop stores; Commercial Director Fresh Foods, and, most recently, he was responsible for the integration of the Dobbies garden centre business. He had previously worked in buying and trading for Sainsbury’s.
Murrells takes up his post in July.

Commenting on his new role Steve Murrells said: “The Co-operative Group has made enormous strides in its food business and this is an exciting time to be leading the team as we focus on delivering the full potential of The Co-operative brand for the benefit of our customers and members.”

The Co-operative Group has also announced the promotion of Sean Toal to the new position of Chief Operating Officer Food, reporting to Murrells. Toal was previously Commercial Director Food.

Explains Peter Marks: “As a result of the acquisition and integration of Somerfield, The Co-operative Group has experienced phenomenal growth, and is once again a major force in food retailing. These appointments reflect this. Steve and Sean bring to their new positions a wealth of experience and complementary skills to make us more efficient and more customer focussed as we move through the next phase of our development as the UK’s leading community retailer.”

The Co-operative Group has appointed Steve Murrells to the role of Chief Executive of its food business. He replaces Tim Hurrell who retired last year. Murrells (46), who will report to Group Chief Executive, Peter Marks, will join Britain’s fifth largest food retailer from Danish meat company, Tulip, where he is UK Chief Executive. Prior to that he held a number of senior positions with Tesco,...

Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, layed out his vision for tackling world poverty when he discussed his Annual Letter with an audience of students, international development experts, and Global Poverty Ambassadors.   The 25 January event, held by campaigning group the Global Poverty Project , marked the launch of its Global Poverty Ambassadors Initiative, supported by...

A major new film telling the ‘pioneering’ story of the birth of co-operatives The “inspirational” story of the birth of co-operation more than 160 years ago is to be shown in a major new feature film. The 52 minute movie is funded by The Co-operative Group - whose own origins trace back to the original ‘Rochdale Pioneers’ – to celebrate the United Nations International Year of Co-operatives,...

The Co-operative Group is to stage a public exhibition outlining proposals for a major redevelopment of the site of its Dunvegan Road food store in Portree. Local people will have a chance to study the plans, and discuss them with representatives of the consumer-owned business, on Friday 3 and Saturday, 4 February, at the town’s Community Centre. In November the Group submitted a planning...