Coop Denmark opens three new-concept stores under branding streamline

The local, community-based Brugsen stores will run alongside the retailer's Coop supermarket and 365discount brands

Co-op Group adds six small suppliers to shelves after accelerated support scheme

'Seeing successful new businesses hit Co-op shelves is always an exciting and rewarding time for our…

Fairtrade Global Awards honour ethical practices, from climate crisis to living wage

Winners include the UK's Co-op Group, honoured for its climate work, while Switzerland's Coop Genossenschaft was…

Book review: Can platform co-ops bring democracy to the digital economy?

In his new book, Trebor Scholz suggests adapting co-operation to meet the challenges of the digital…

Ecological Land Co-op looks for smallholders for site in Cornwall

The site is offering leases for land workers to live and work on the site it…

Welsh co-op development agency Cwmpas elects Richard Hughes as chair

'At a time when our economy and climate are changing rapidly, it is crucial that the…

Black History Month and the UK co-operative movement

Liz McIvor from the Co-operative Heritage Trust looks back over the efforts of co-operators - and…

Plunkett welcomes renewed Scottish government support for community pubs

Support will include bespoke business and financial advice, free training and peer networking opportunities, and a…

ICMIF announces AI initiatives for the insurance mutuals sector

Swiss insurer Die Mobiliar has introduced Mobi-ChatGPT, and a new platform from EY could offer the…

Sharon Lewis steps down as John Lewis chair as retailer’s troubles continue

The retailer has cut its half-year losses to £57.3m but Dame Sharon drew harsh criticism over…

Community energy sector meets to discuss challenges of the carbon transition

Discussion included power purchase agreements, how to find reliable business partners and the ethics of solar…

Cwmpas chair and co-founder David Jenkins to stand down after 40 years

'David has left an incredible legacy, and one which we will honour as we move forward…