Tag Archives: The Co-operative Group

The Co-operative Group partners with the British Red Cross to tackle social isolation and loneliness

MANCHESTER, 21-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following a decisive vote by its members and colleagues, The Co-operative Group today (Monday 20 July) announces that it will partner with the British Red Cross to tackle social isolation and loneliness. Over a two … Read the full press release

Peter Plumb and Stevie Spring appointed Independent Non-Executive Directors to The Co-operative Group’s newly elected Group Board

MANCHESTER, 1-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-operative Group today announces the appointment of two Independent Non-Executive Directors, further strengthening the Board and continuing the governance reforms agreed by members last year. Peter Plumb, Chief Executive of Moneysupermarket.com PLC and Stevie Spring, … Read the full press release

The Co-operative Group completes deal to sell its Sunwin Services Group business to Cardtronics

MANCHESTER, 6-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-operative Group (“the Group”) announces today that it has completed the deal to sell its Sunwin Services Group business to Cardtronics for a total consideration of up to £41.5m*, payable in cash. The Sunwin Services Group … Read the full press release

The Co-operative Group announces the sale of its Farms business to the Wellcome Trust for £249 million

MANCHESTER, 7-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-operative Group (“The Co-operative”) today announces the sale of its Farms business to the Wellcome Trust* (“the Trust”). The sale reflects The Co-operative’s decision to focus on its core Retail and Consumer Services divisions, including Food, Funeralcare, General … Read the full press release

The Co-operative Group voted the UK’s most ethical company over the past 25 years according to Ethical Consumer magazine survey

MANCHESTER, 7-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-operative Group has been the UK’s most ethical company over the past 25 years, according to a survey by Ethical Consumer magazine. The Co-op topped the poll in a readers’ survey to mark the 25th … Read the full press release

The Co-operative Group announced resignation of Euan Sutherland, appointed Richard Pennycook Interim Group Chief Executive

Manchester, 12-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-operative Group announces that Euan Sutherland has resigned as Group Chief Executive with immediate effect. Richard Pennycook, Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed as Interim Group Chief Executive. Euan Sutherland said: “It is with great sadness … Read the full press release