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US outdoor retailer REI plans layoffs as Covid-19 hits trade

The co-op is to shed 400 workers from its stores across the US

Plunkett Foundation releases Vision for a Covid-19 Rural Recovery

'We don’t just want to rebuild the rural economy – we want to ensure it is…

Central England wants action for retail workers facing Covid-19 abuse

Some customers have reacted to social distancing measures - and others have threatened to cough on…

New CEO for Channel Islands Co-operative

Mark Cox - who has been with the society more than 10 years - takes over…

Co-op Group to host click and collect service for John Lewis

The service is being rolled out to more than 500 Group stores as John Lewis looks…

Warburton’s drops grain co-op Openfield as its UK supplier

The breadmaker will switch to UK firm Frontier from July next year

Tamworth Co-op funeral home fits safety screens in funeral cars

The move will enable the co-op to lift its temporary ban on families travelling to services…

10-year plan to make social enterprise the preferred option for Wales

'The time is right for us to start respecting and trusting social enterprises to deliver real…

Co-op Group to open new store in Harlow

'We are delighted to have the opportunity to make such a significant investment'

Use co-op ideas to restart local economies after Covid-19, says CCIN

With councils facing severe financial challenges, the Co-operatives Unleashed report looks at community-led ways to mobilise…

Egni Co-op gets to to work on rooftop solar in Neath Port Talbot

'A total of 137kW of solar have been installed – this will save about 26 tonnes…

Two new community businesses in Wales stress green credentials

WoodsWork wants to crowdfund land for carbon offsetting; and Garrison Farm wants to build an eco-friendly…