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Co-op opens new food store in Huntington

Manchester, England, 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pupils from Littleton Green Community School, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Community Safety Officers, Local Councillors and an up-and-coming pop group shared top-billing in Huntington this week at the launch the Co-op’s new food store in Stafford Road. The Co-op is investing to transform and grow its convenience business and…

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Co-op kicks off 2016 with the launch of two new stores in Huntington (Staffordshire) and Kirkcaldy (Fife)

MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Jan-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Co-op team is kicking off 2016 with the launch of two shiny new stores in Huntington (Staffordshire) and Kirkcaldy (Fife). Although over 300 miles apart, the aim both is simple – offer good food, served by friendly people in a format that is easy to shop. Stuart Hookins,…

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Federated Co-operatives Limited to narrow down the Co-op locations affected by propane without the safety odour additive

Saskatoon, SK, CANADA, 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Federated Co-operatives Limited has been working with its supplier, Crescent Point Energy, to narrow down the Co-op locations that may have been affected by propane without the safety odour additive. Affected communities may include (which may be narrowed down further): Saskatchewan Archerwill Arcola Assiniboia Beaubier Beechy Big River Birch…

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The Nipawin Business Improvement District’s (BID) vision of a new town square won the Co-op Community Spaces contest

Nipawin, Canada, 2015-9-29 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Thanks to an outpouring of public support — and a $25,000 prize from Co-op Community Spaces — the town of Nipawin is well on its way to making its downtown an exciting and vibrant destination for visitors and locals alike. The Nipawin Business Improvement District’s (BID) vision of a…

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Co-op contributes $200,000 to the wildfire relief efforts in Saskatchewan and volunteers to help at evacuee centres

Co-op is stepping up its contributions to the wildfire relief efforts in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan, CANADA, 2015-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Adding to the $200,000 it has already committed this year to the Canadian Red Cross to provide training and purchase supplies to prepare for emergencies, and the efforts by individual local co-op associations, Federated Co-operatives…

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Co-op donation supports the people left homeless after a fire destroyed a South Regina apartment complex

Alberta, Canada, 2015-2-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Co-op is donating $10,000 to the Canadian Red Cross in support of 30 people left homeless after a fire destroyed a South Regina apartment complex in early January. Sherwood Co-op is donating $5,000 to the Red Cross, which is helping provide food, clothing and shelter to those affected…

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Co-op launches Drink Pink campaign this October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Saskatchewan, Canada, 2014-10-1— /EPR Retail News/ — When her high school classmates were worrying about exams and driver training, Chelsea Laprairie was finding a lump on her breast after turning 16. Chelsea’s compelling story of facing breast cancer is featured in Co-op’s Drink Pink campaign this October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Through Drink Pink,…

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Co-op to launch new in-store labels and scoring system across its 210 food stores throughout Western Canada

Saskatchewan, Canada, 2014-9-26— /EPR Retail News/ — Buying local food items and supporting local businesses has never been easier thanks to new in-store labels and an innovative scoring system powered by Localize. Co-op is introducing the scoring system in 210 food stores throughout Western Canada, which is now available in stores across Saskatchewan and Manitoba. This…

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Co-op awarded the 2014 Canadian Fairtrade Award for Excellence in Merchandising for outstanding promotion of the fair trade system and products in Canada

TORONTO, 2014-9-17— /EPR Retail News/ — Co-op was recognized for its commitment to fair trade products and awareness last week in Toronto. It is the recipient of the 2014 Canadian Fairtrade Award for Excellence in Merchandising for outstanding promotion of the fair trade system and products in Canada. “Not only are co-operatives and fair trade different ways…

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Strand Store Spearheads Co-operative Expansion Plans

The Co-operative Group now has a food store in every UK postal area after unwrapping a flagship store in the Strand, London WC2. The opening of the £1 million convenience store in central London marks a major milestone for the consumer-owned retailer and emphasises its unique community reach. The Co-operative's Strand store is also believed to…

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