Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada appoints new executive director

André Beaudry takes over the role from Denyse Guy, who is leaving to focus on co-operative…

Co-op Group and Waitrose are the top retailers for Beer, Wine and Spirits

'It’s an absolute honour to be recognised at these awards and is testament to the dedication…

Social enterprises put £60bn into UK economy, says report

The study, from the Co-op Group, Nationwide and Social Enterprise UK, is being used to lobby…

Toasting success in the Social Business Wales Awards

Winners include Wrexham-based Splash Community Trust and zero-waste shop Natural Weigh, in Crickhowell

First Co-op MP’s portrait to hang in Parliament thanks to Central England Co-op

'This painting is a wonderful reminder of Alfred’s legacy as a co-operator and also a fantastic…

Nicaraguan fishing co-ops issued shrimp farming licences

'This opportunity allows us to develop an expertise and benefits the whole community by improving families’…

Peruvian co-op enters international market with organic quinoa exports

The deal has created up to 21% additional income for producers

Care leavers in Manchester and Rochdale co-operating to combat youth loneliness

'Isolation and loneliness are real issues for many young care leavers'

Woccu wants reduced capital requirements for credit unions around the world

The organisation wants to reduce Basel III’s capital requirements for issuers, clearers and users of interest-rate…

Scotmid announces increased profit and turnover in half-year results

The society said the result was driven by strong sales figures from its food convenience business

Credit unions nominated for Ethical Financial Services Provider award

'It really does help raise awareness of the positive impact credit unions are having within society'

Iranian minister wants a co-op for women street vendors

He highlighted the role of co-ops in empowering women, and called on female entrepreneurs to consider…