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How do you market the co-operative identity?

Representatives of Midcounties and Openfield discussed the issue at Congress

Southern Co-op stores provide homes for protected bat species

‘We wanted to make sure we protected the bat population and gave them a home for…

Bristol Credit Union celebrates birthday with ambitious growth plan

‘It’s amazing to see how far we’ve come over the last 20 years by focusing on…

How does having a co-op culture impact leadership in a business?

Suma Wholefoods and Lincolnshire Co-operative share tips for a successful leadership strategy

Co-op Group launches business transformation programme

New systems are being tested in 24 stores, across five categories with 15 suppliers and around…

What is co-op culture?

'A focused organisational culture gives a co-operative a sense of mission that makes it a formidable…

Meet… Olly Young, director at Chelsmford Star

We speak to the youngest director to ever serve on the board at the Essex-based retail…

UK banking watchdog wants to expand credit union sector

The Financial Conduct Authority wants the law updated to level the playing field against high-cost lenders

Co-op Group expands till-less payment tech to more stores

The technology sits along existing payment methods, including cashiers and self-scan tills

Call for Rural Community Business Awards nominees

Applications are open to inspiring local enterprises that benefit rural communities

CBD oil-farming co-op fears £2.4m loss as Home Office revokes hemp licence

‘This decision has a far-reaching impact on our co-operative and all its operations’

Wales Co-operative Centre awarded funding to support co-op and community-led housing

The cash comes from the Nationwide Foundation and the Welsh government