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During this investigation I aim to answer the question does the Co-op Food's ethical stance affect their profitability? I will do this by acquiring information on the Co-op's profit, comparing it against other supermarket chains within the UK. I also aim to produce some of my own primary research, trying to se if people do avoid or go to the Co-op because of their ethical views.

The Co-op food business is part of the Co-operative group that has business ventures in food retailing, banking, pharmaceuticals, insurance and fashion.

The Co-op's food operating profit for 2005 was £71.6M; with the groups operating profit £308.4M. The Co-operative group hope one day to become the best co-operative in the world. (See appendix 1). The Co-op food currently has 1713 outlets within the UK, employing just fewer than 44000 employees and they consider themselves to be leading supermarket that offers the best and wide ranging fair-trade products. (See appendix 2). They pride themselves in......

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