National inquiry launched to assess the impact of employee ownership

The Ownership Effect Inquiry, which publishes its findings this autumn, will measure the sector’s effect on…

Co-op Group to pilot franchise deal with new convenience stores at MRH service stations

The Group says it is testing the franchise model as a way to expand its brand…

Co-op Group announces results for members’ council elections

A total of 34 members from 13 different constituencies were elected to the council, nine of…

‘New Zealand should build a co-op housing sector to tackle shortage of homes’

Craig Presland, chief executive of Cooperative Business NZ, says there are lessons to be learned from…

Nominate a co-op or person that makes an outstanding contribution to co-operation

The Rochdale Pioneers Award is the highest honour bestowed by the International Co-operative Alliance and rewards…

McColl’s runs trial of Co-op Group own-brand products

The three-month pilot of a limited range of fresh, frozen and ambient lines is the first…

John Lewis backs new credit union to protect its workers from payday lenders

The new retailCURe venture is open to the UK’s 4.5million retail workers following concerns some were…

Youth charities can apply for cash from the Co-op Foundation and #iwill fund

The partnership is offering £2m for charities working in deprived areas, to inspire young people to…

Co-ops lead the way in putting communities in charge of new housing projects

The new model, social production of habitat, sees residents rather than the market determine their living…

Co-ops included in the EU’s new strategy on European development

The European Consensus on Development sets out an agenda to wipe out poverty and promote sustainable…

Co-op Switzerland on track for achieving CO2 neutrality by 2023

The retailer plans to cut energy consumption, increase renewable sourcing and use offsetting schemes to hit…

Co-op Party bolsters Labour’s general election success

The Co-operative Party has seen 38 candidates elected - the most in its 100-year history