Co-op Group launches pilot scheme to reward sustainable beef farmers

The joint project with supplier Dunbia will help the retailer monitor the impact of sustainable farming…

Scottish agri co-op stalwart honoured at SAOS conference

Andrew Moir was given the Ed Rainy Brown Memorial Award for his 'many years of co-operation…

With an election looming, co-ops fight for space on the political agenda

'We need to embrace ideas that ensure that more people have an opportunity to gain more…

John Lewis Partnership considering 11,000 job cuts, reports claim

The worker-owned retailer has also cut its redundancy terms

Calgary Co-op criticised by members after switching patronage payment to app

Until now, the profit share has been returned to members via an annual cheque payment

Leeds Community Homes bids to raise £500k for affordable housing scheme

Project leaders say the scheme will offer sustainable, affordable homes to help tackle climate change and…

Ali Kurji to retire as Heart of England CEO after 42 years with the society

'It’s been a very special part of my life, but the time is right for me…

Lincolnshire Co-op appoints new chief financial and operating officers

Paul Howard joins from fashion retailer Boohoo as CFO and Steve Leach moves from Vets Now…

Tamworth Co-op CEO Julian Coles to retire in June

Coles, who has held the post since 2009, will be succeeded by Dan Welsh, the society’s…

Co-op Group sets its sights on 8 million members by 2030

The new target comes alongside plans to grow the core businesses – Food, Funerals, Legal and…

Co-op Group seeks values-led suppliers for third round of business accelerator

Six suppliers hit the retailer's shelves last year through its Apiary development support scheme

How to feed the world sustainably? Scottish agri co-ops consider the options

Report from the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society's annual conference in Dunblane