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Co-ops among the world’s top female-friendly companies

Forbes magazine’s list features Desjardins Group, John Lewis Partnership, Unipol Group, Crédit Agricole and Crédit Mutuel

Coop Italia removes 42 tons of plastic from the sea

The retailer launched the project three years ago, using a combination of trash-eating gadgets, drones and…

ICMIF celebrates its centenary with global gathering in Rome

The co-operative and mutual insurance sector has grown by 39% since 2007 but challenges remain in…

How co-ops are helping colleagues and members through the cost of living crisis

From staff support measures to product discounts, here's a look at some of the responses from…

ICMIF to celebrate 100 years at conference in Rome

ICMIF says the event will stimulate ideas for better business performance and offer insight into industry…

Fundraising year nets €1m for platform co-op Fairbnb

The holiday rental co-op says the money will help 'promote the growth of a social economy…

Health co-ops continue to battle against Covid-19

'Our co-op identity commits us to a humanised healthcare approach ... that places people at the…

Co-ops form Italy’s first renewable energy community

The move is aimed at decentralising renewable energy production and increasing citizen participation

Platform co-op Fairbnb launches Covid-19 relief campaign

Lockdown is a challenge for the business but hosts are offering accommodation to health workers and…

Covid-19: Co-op and mutual insurers respond to crisis

Insurers face a tough year with an increase in payouts and investment losses from the pandemic.

Covid-19: Italian co-ops call for higher social protections for workers

Italian artists and showbiz workers are struggling to make ends meet

Reinventing retailing: case studies from Coop Sweden and Coop Italia

We looked at how some European retailers are innovating by teaming up with tech start-ups