First Milk dairy co-op acquires B Corp status through its sustainability efforts

The UK co-op has been working on net zero targets and the development of regenerative agriculture…

East of England Co-op expands its grocery business into Cambridgeshire

The retail society is to open its first two stores in the county this year

Alison Hands takes the reins as new CEO at Lincolnshire Co-op

Hands brings more than 33 years experience in retail to the society, which operates over 220…

Central Co-op to roll out apprenticeships in its funeral business

'Our apprenticeship allows individuals to learn what it takes to help our families when they need…

What next for Fairtrade America? Executive director Amanda Archila shares her plans

'I passionately believe that we cannot ignore the voices of farmers and workers throughout our global…

Central Co-op launches quiet hours in stores to mark Neurodiversity Week

The goal with is to provide alternative shopping conditions for those who want a calmer experience,…

Co-op Group contributes to £7.5m youth funding and releases update on its Foundation

The retailer is continuing its partnership with the Youth Endowment and #iwll Funds to support the…

Community farm in South London launches £50k crowdfunder to beat cost of living crisis

The seven-acre Sutton Community Farm partners with local food banks and charities to offer healthy, environmentally…

Housing co-ops win funding bid for energy-efficient retrofits

The successful consortium bid will see 113 properties upgraded with match funding of up to £1.2m…

Credit unions look to new products and regulation at Abcul conference

The event brought insights on community lending from the US, input from regulators and updates on…

Worker co-op buyout secures future of Yorkshire skate park

Co-director Cath Muller says the team was able to meet a tight deadline for the sale…

Book review: Visions of a co-operative democracy to reshape society

Cooperation: A political, economic and social theory, Bernard E Harcourt, Columbia £28