The world’s largest co-operative by turnover, Crédit Agricole, has been fined €114.7m by the European Commission for participating…
Automation: What does the future of retail look like?
As automation plays a growing role in the retail sector, co-operatives are exploring the opportunities and challenges brought by…
Co-op Group launches report into tackling loneliness
The Co-op Group is continuing its campaign to tackle loneliness with a new report into the potential…
International Co-operative Alliance for Asia-Pacific elects new board
The regional assembly of the International Co-operative Alliance for Asia and Pacific has elected a new…
Co-operation inscribed into Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
The “idea and practice of organising shared interests in co-operatives” (Genossenschaftsidee) has been added to Unesco’s…
Heart of England Co-operative investing two million in store refurbishment
The Heart of England Co-operative food stores will undergo refurbishment as part of a two-million pound investment…
East of England Co-op recognised for its dementia-friendly training for colleagues
East of England Co-op was among the 34 organisations honoured with a Princess Royal Training Award…
Government Green Paper proposes having workers on boards on a voluntary basis
The UK government has published a green paper outlining proposals for corporate governance reform – including a suggestion to…
Indian co-operative bank responds to demonetisation by launching mobile app
A co-operative bank in Kerala, India, has found an innovative solution to the country’s liquidity problem…
Community for Renewables acquires the largest community solar project in the UK
Communities for Renewables (CfR) has announced the purchase and financing of the UK’s largest community solar…
Revolver launches new coffee products
Revolver co-operative is launching two new Fairtrade coffee products in time for Christmas. Chief executive Paul…