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Co-op Group to remove plastic bags for life from all stores

The retailer will also roll out its compostable carriers to all its stores

Chelmsford Star Co-op hits target for 25% cut in energy use

Measures include the installation of LED lighting and refrigerator doors, and the sourcing of renewable energy

Community business across Europe stepped up to Covid-19 crisis, says Locality research

Actions include mental health support, digital innovation, food distribution and public health messaging to counter fake…

Co-op Group hands out forensic spray in latest anti-crime measure

Security staff are being given handheld SmartWater spray to tag violent offenders

Two new global investment firms acquire Co-op Bank shares

Bain Capital and J Flowers are to become significant shareholders in the Bank, formerly owned by…

Democracy, you’re on mute: A co-op alternative to Zoom

The Online Meeting Cooperative use open source software, with hardware powered by renewable energy

New drive for co-op democracy from the members up

Members for Cooperation wants to encourage the movement to do more to grow its ownership models…

Co-op Group launches safe barbecue campaign to prevent wildfires

The campaign includes messaging in store and on packs for its instant barbecues

East of England Co-op reports pre-tax loss of £1.7m but says trading is strong

The society said it enjoyed strong food sales growth but other businesses were hit by pandemic…

West Country co-op rail operator adopts timetable to open new corridor

GO-OP - which is owned by passengers and staff – is running capacity tests with Network…

MP writes to LV= chair with questions on its demutualisation

Gareth Thomas has made public a letter he sent yesterday to Alan Cook

Lincolnshire Co-op joins offers 30 jobs through youth Kickstart Scheme

The scheme is aimed at people aged 16-24 who have been on Universal Credit for at…