UK: Co-op plans GBP200m promotional drive
By: just-food.com | 30 November 2009
UK retailer The Co-operative Group is preparing to launch a GBP200m (US$329m) promotional drive in the run up to Christmas.
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UK retailer The Co-operative Group is preparing to launch a GBP200m (US$329m) promotional drive in the run up to Christmas.
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