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Co-Operative Group Plots Online Launch

The convenience retailer is seeking to launch a transactional online grocery store next year as it seeks to gain market share from its competitors. Helen Bridgett, head of strategy, insight and planning at The Co-operative, said: “We can be a bit different from other retailers’ online offer,” with hopes of targeting shoppers for smaller, convenience puchases rather than weekly shops.

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