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The Co-op has invited Asda to “come and see how it’s done” as it objects to its rival’s claims of leading the way in “democratic” business.
The Co-op said Asda's new strategy around engaging with consumers is “taking a direct lead from the Co-operative which has been successfully involving shoppers in business for more than 160 years”.
Asda's ex-chief executive Andy Bond said the grocer was Leading the way in responding to the new "democratic consumerism" that has taken hold in the wake of the recession.
The Co-operative Groups chief executive Peter Marks said: “It’s good to see others adopting the kind of approach which has been the hallmark of Co-operation for many generations. However, the fact remains that only the Co-operative is owned by its customer-members. Andy Bond and his team at Asda are welcome to come and see how it’s done.”
The Co-op pointed out that the group is owned by nearly five million members, who “have a democratic say in the way the business is run”.
It said that as a result of their views, the retailer has converted its entire own-brand hot beverage range to Fairtrade and banned the sale of eggs from caged hens in all stores.
Source: Retail Week.
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