Fairtrade focuses on goods produced by some of the poorest – and most exploited – people…
What will the digital revolution mean for co-operative businesses and their members?
From online accounting to live video streaming, digital technologies are transforming the way we do business.…
Case study: Co-operative Technologists
Name: Co-operative Technologists (CoTech) Sector: Technology Type of co-op: Network of technology co-operatives Founded: Co-operative Technologists officially launched on…
Co-op Group’s anti-slavery scheme goes to heart of what we do, says policy director Paul Gerrard
The Group is also working to keep slavery out of its supply chain
What will Brexit mean for co-op retailers in the UK?
Co-operative retailers have several reasons to be concerned about Brexit, according to James Walton, chief economist at…
How a cash crisis gave birth to a new co-operative model for local government
The Co-operative Councils Innovations Network (CCIN) brings together 22 local authorities to devise responses to central…
Co-op Bank reports £477m loss and warns of more branch closures
The Co-operative Bank has reported an annual loss of £477m. This is lower than the £610.6m…
Can buying groups help consumer co-ops address market challenges?
With competition from discounters, online retailers and potential trade tariffs post Brexit, co-op retailers are exploring…
USA credit union members to bank through voice interaction technologies
Credit unions across the USA will provide members the opportunity to conduct routine online or mobile…
Credit unions have lent over £2m to armed forces personnel
Since offering their services to armed forces personnel, UK credit unions have lent more than £2m…
What have co-ops been doing on International Women’s Day?
The International Co-operative Alliance has published a statement highlighting how “the world of labour is a…