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Cooperatives Europe announces new strategic partnership to promote knowledge sharing

The partnership aims to stimulate the emergence of collaborative spaces for community-driven innovation, and anticipate the…

Co-op Group ad to raise awareness of modern slavery on Anti-Slavery Day

In 2017 the retailer launched the Bright Future programme with charity City Hearts to provide employment…

Southern Co-op helps local nursery overcome theft

The nursery had had its gardening tools stolen, including strimmers, hedge cutters and drills.

Co-op Group funeral director nominated for Best Bereavement Worker award

The Butterfly Awards recognise professionals who support people through the loss of their baby

99-year-old helps Tamworth Co-op raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support

Touched by the support offered by the charity to his late wife, he decided to save…

Radstock Co-operative opens 20th store to celebrate 150th anniversary

The society has been opening new stores in 2018 as part of its 10-year growth strategy.

Chelmsford Star reports sales growth of 3.9% in half-yearly results

Chief executive Barry Wood says the results were driven by strong performances in its core food…

Co-operative councils meet to discuss a new model for democracy

'There’s a huge challenge that co-operative councils can lead on since national government won’t'

Green Party to include co-ops and community energy in new policy agenda

It pledges 'business as a force for good, for creativity, with a positive role to play…

Scotmid to reward customers for recycling

The scheme will initially run for a three-month period in Scotmid’s South Queensferry store

SAOS looks for new CEO as James Graham steps down

'After a challenging, but rewarding, 20 years, it’s time for someone else to take lead responsibility…

The rise of populism: Can co-operatives save democracy?

'We understand that people are more than units of production and consumption in a voracious economy…