Rachael Shah is leaving UK-based convenience stores retailer, The Co-op, where she serves as Delivery Manager, to take on the role of Head of Delivery at Vypr.

I have some news to share. This is my last week at Co-op. I’ll be joining a start-up in Manchester called Vypr. It’s a step up in role to Head of Delivery which I’m super excited about.

Future soppy post to be shared as it's been a great 3.5 years & lots to be thankful for 🙏💙
— Rachael Shah (@rachaelashah) September 12, 2022

The latter has developed a product intelligence platform for retailers and manufacturers.

Customers include M&S, Leon, and The Co-op.

We're so excited to announce that video insights have now arrived on Vypr. Introducing #VyPops! 📱

See real consumers talking about your brand and products with VyPops - an accessible and cost-effective way to get consumer video research.

Try it here: https://t.co/2sJ5hP5M1F pic.twitter.com/qzQnbcD9kx
— Vypr (@Vyprco) September 12, 2022

Caboodle

The Co-op and Microsoft Caboodle platform is now live in all of the former’s 2,600 food stores across the UK.

Created with technology consultancy BJSS and Team ITG, the not for profit digital solution enables UK supermarkets, cafés and restaurants to connect with community groups and volunteers to redistribute surplus food.

It is built on Microsoft’s Power Platform technology.

Earlier this year, Shirine Khoury-Haq, Interim CEO at the Co-op, said: “The amount of good quality surplus food that’s not currently being redistributed is astounding.”

“We’re currently trialling Caboodle in over 100 food stores and the results we’re seeing so far are incredible. We’ll be rolling it out across our entire estate next month and hope that all other retailers and businesses within hospitality will see the benefit too.”

“The more organisations use Caboodle the simpler and more effective it will be for volunteers and community groups to gain access to good food.”

Clare Barclay, CEO at Microsoft UK, commented: "One of the best things about Caboodle is not just the impact it will have, but also that it came from a chance conversation between a Microsoft employee and a Co-op store manager about how to stop good food going to waste.”

“Low code development using the Microsoft Power Platform, means anyone can turn great ideas into real solutions."

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