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Obituary: Michael Jones, founder of jeweller and wholefood co-ops

Michael Jones, who handed over his jewellery business as a co-operative to his staff in 1970,…

How members found their way onto Co-op beer bottle labels

The Co-op Group has been working to engage its members’ voice – and now that voice has been…

Mars joins with Co-op Group to create a sustainable supply chain

An online platform to create a more sustainable supply chain has been launched with the Co-op…

Co-op Group extends free child funeral service to 16 and 17 year olds

Co-op Funeralcare has launched a new free child funeral policy, providing additional funding support for thousands…

Seed Co-op and Unicorn Grocery make the finals of BBC food and farming awards

Manchester’s Unicorn Grocery worker co-op three finalists in the ‘Best Food Retailer’ category of the BBC’s…

Southern Co-operative gives £10,000 boost to local wildlife project

Endangered of birds and animals in Twyford have been thrown a lifeline thanks to a £10,…

First Milk chief executive Mike Gallacher steps down

British dairy farmers’ co-op First Milk has announced that its chief executive Mike Gallacher is stepping down,…

Locally sourced lamb and beef supplies to double

Supplies of Welsh lamb and beef in Co-op Group stores will double as part of a commitment to backing…

Co-op Group plans store on new housing development in Chelmsford

 The Co-op Group is planning to open a new store serving a new housing development in Chelmsford.…

Successful credit union growth: lessons to learn from the USA experience

How can credit unions be successful? Make money, stay solvent and grow, says Bill Hampel,  chief policy…

Jazz Co-op aims to raise £36,0000 to secure long-term future

The UK’s first live music venue run by a co-operative, the Globe in Newcastle, is looking…

Co-op retail giant teams up with Jamie Oliver on new barbecue line

Coop Switzerland has joined forces with TV chef Jamie Oliver to launch a new range of barbecue products.…