Co-operative Group (Co-op) Taps VusionGroup

Co-operative Group (Co-op) Taps VusionGroup

VusionGroup’s electronic labels improve product information, cut paper waste, and simplify online order picking, streamlining operations and enhancing the shopping experience for customers and members.

The Co-operative Group (Co-op) has partnered with VusionGroup to replace paper labels with electronic shelf edge labels in its nearly 2,400 stores. The tie-up is pitched as the largest single retailer roll-out of electronic shelf edge labels in the UK and Ireland.

These can display vital allergen information, nutritional information, country of origin or whether an item is produced locally. They can also support improved inventory management while eliminating the paper waste associated with paper labels. 

Steven Logue, Co-op’s Head of Operations, said, “With convenience at the heart of everything we do Co-op is committed to continually exploring innovative technology that can improve how we operate.” 

“The electronic labels have the potential to enhance product information and transparency, avoid paper waste, and make everyday tasks like picking online orders easier – improving ways of working, supporting our growth ambitions and enhancing the shopping experience for our members and customers.”

“We are immensely proud of this strategic partnership. Co-op’s values align closely with our own, and this collaboration exemplifies how technology can foster sustainability and improve the in-store experience of customers and colleagues,” said Roy Horgan, CEO UK & Ireland at VusionGroup.

“Co-op’s roll-out demonstrates its ongoing commitment to invest in physical stores which play a valuable role on UK high streets, making a positive impact on the communities it serves whilst enabling greater agility to react quicker to ever-changing market dynamics and customer needs.”

Sébastien Fourcy, SEVP EMEA at VusionGroup, said, “Our partnership with Co-op marks a major step for VusionGroup in the UK and Ireland region. We are proud of the growing customer base we have built here since 2015. We look forward to continuing helping physical retailers achieve their digital transformation in the UK and Ireland.” 

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