Meet … Andrew Whyte, CEO, Association of Finance Mutuals

'With the right policy and regulatory framework we could do so much more and be a…

Key takeaways from the Co-op Group AGM

Solid results, member discussion, chicken welfare protests: Rebecca Harvey and Anca Voinea report

Heart of England Co-op promotes food chief Steve Browne to CEO 

Browne, who has been with the society since 2018, replaces Ali Kurji, who is retiring after…

Bayard Rusin: Co-op links to an unsung civil rights hero

David J Thompson celebrates an activist and co-op resident who is finally receiving recognition for his…

Reflections on the 3rd co-operative principle

Jean-Louis Bancel shares his view on the 3rd co-operative principle

Obituary: Midcounties mainstay Doreen Shaw (1924-2024)

'She is remembered with affection and admiration for what she stood for and for what she…

Diversity, sustainability, crime, care and AI on Co-op Retail Conference agenda

Preview of this year's event, on 15-16 March, including a few words from guest speaker Joanna…

End of year Q&A: Nathan Schneider, organiser, Exit to Community

'Without generalised, large-scale capital access for mutualist enterprise, the rising generation of the co‑operative movement will…

End of year Q&A: Chiyoge Sifa, regional director, ICA Africa

The regional office of the International Cooperative Alliance looks forward to 'continued collaboration and sustainable development…

Annual Q&A: Elissa McCarter LaBorde, World Council of Credit Unions

The president and CEO of Woccu wants the sector to take leadership on 'financial inclusion with…

End of year Q&A: Chandrapal Singh Yadav, president, ICA Asia-Pacific

'The collaborative spirit, innovative approaches, and commitment to sustainable development have not only defined our past…

End of year Q&A: Ana Aguirre, president, ICA Youth Committee

'We managed to have the first activities of the youth action plan in place and get…