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Focus on local produce sees Midcounties store named best supermarket in England

The Bourton-on-the-Water shop made an IGD list of stores to see in Europe just months after…

How immigrants built Britain’s community businesses

From Jewish immigrants through to African-Caribbean radicals, there have been waves of inspirational people who have…

Co-op convenience stores rated by Which? annual poll

Shoppers have voted Co-op Food the nation's sixth favourite convenience store in the 2017 survey

Arla Foods co-op acquires Yeo Valley Group subsidiary

The dairy co-op will now be able to use the Yeo Valley brand in organic milk,…

Central England Co-operative announces multi million investments

The plans will cover food stores and funeral homes across the 16 counties the society operates…

Co-operative Bank names Bob Dench chair – while 27 more branches close

The bank's network has reduced to 68 branches, down from a peak of 373 in 2009

Mark Lyonette is leaving ABCUL

Mr Lyonette has been with Abcul for over 20 years - including 13 as chief executive

Co-op Energy to scrap standard variable tariffs

Customers ending a fixed tariff will be shifted to a new fixed tariff instead of the…

John McDonnell announces formation of Community Wealth Unit

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell said Labour would work with the Co-operative Party and trade unions and…

Co-op re-enters bed market

The retailer has partnered with British bed brand Silentnight - and members get a 5% discount

Maximizing Dignity through the Social and Solidarity Economy

The three year SUstainable and Solidarity economY (SUSY) project ends with a policy paper presentation at…

Full Report: Phone Co-op AGM

Members concerned that high risk strategies at the telco co-op are not being properly managed