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Discussion ranged from retail sector trends to AI, diversity, sustainability and crime

Analysts partly blame too many large stores selling low-profit goods on dearer high street locations

The deal is the latest in a series of property development partnerships for the co-op, which is looking to continue its role in regenerating the city

Discount retailer also rejigs leadership team, replacing relative of founder as chair

Retailer understood to be seeking £30m emergency funding amid falling sales