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Article: Post-merger food team. (Movers & Shakers).(United Co-op)(Brief Article)
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- September 21, 2002
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John Wood
A new senior food management team has been appointed following the merger of two of the UK's biggest co-ops, United Norwest and Yorkshire, to form United Co-op.
The food group of the merged societies has a turnover of more than 700m [pounds sterling] and comprises nearly 500 stores in the north.
Tim Hurrell becomes deputy general manager--food group, and will take responsibility for trading and marketing, fresh foods, IT and acquisitions. He was formerly general manager of Yorkshire Co-op's food division and has worked for The Co-operative Group, Hillards and Asda.
Sean Toal, who ...