The work of the retail society’s diversity and inclusion manager will be marked at two different…
More than a paycheque: How can co-ops offer a better future of work?
Worker-owned businesses in Cincinnati, the UK's Bright Future programme for modern slavery survivors and SEWA in…
Economic crisis forces closure of Derby wholefoods co-op Sound Bites
'We're making the decision to close the shop on a high, rather than watching it go…
Plunkett Foundation announces national community business conference
The event, scheduled for Birmingham on 6 July, will be the charity's first face-to-face conference in…
Co-ops and disability: New ways to meet people’s needs
Researcher Steve Graby organised an event bringing together representatives of the co-op and disabled people's movements
Coop Czech expands automatic store concept to rural areas
Coop Czech first trialled staffless stores last year
International Labour Organization runs co-op training for Laos coffee farmers
The course aimed to encourage the advancement of co-operatives in Laos’ coffee-growing regions
Deduction loans an opportunity for credit unions and borrowers, says report
The majority of benefit borrowers are young mothers – mostly single, in rented housing and on…
Midcounties Co-op wins Edie sustainability award for energy project of the year
Measures from the co-op include in-store energy efficiency awareness, reduced electricity usage and its Community Power…
Fairtrade and retail: How farmers benefit from your purchases
As producers struggle with input cost inflation and climate change, Fairtrade is more vital than ever
Co-operative Bank of Kenya reports 30% growth in annual profit
The bank has also made moves towards ESG goals, continued its support for small business and…