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General election: Social Economy Alliance launches manifesto for inclusive economy

Proposals to “reshape British boardrooms” include a reform of co-op law, incentives for good business behaviour…

Tamworth Co-operative records its best annual results for 25 years

The Staffordshire society recorded a trading surplus of £1.1m, up 31.8% on the previous year

Chelmsford Star lifts trading profit by more than 16% as it celebrates 150th anniversary

The society says its core grocery turnover outperformed the market despite challenging conditions on the high…

UK’s newest student housing co-op calls for members and begins property hunt

The venture is the latest addition to a movement that has seen viable co-ops established in…

Co-op Group commits £50,000 to support Fairtrade women cocoa farmers

The Women’s School of Leadership aims to tackle gender inequality and reduce poverty in Ivory Coast

Heart of England Co-operative sees profit fall 63% following ‘challenging year’

The results in the society’s annual report were affected by the closure of the loss-making non-food…

Healthy growth in sales for East of England leads to £3m divi payout

Turnover and trading profit is up at the society – but profit for the financial year…

Channel Islands Co-op reports increased turnover and delivers 4% divi

The society said it was improving its community focus and acting to minimise the effect of…

Midcounties Co-operative reports sales increase but lower profit

The society reported sales of £1.35bn and a profit before significant items of £11.4 m, in…

Southern Co-operative reports £5.6m operating profit after opening its 200th store

The retailer saw its highest ever week’s sales, its annual report reveals, and turnover rose by…

Central England results hold society steady

The annual report says the society’s results for 2016/17 are "broadly in line with the prior…

Radstock Co-op increases sales following expansion and introduction of new ranges

The society reported an operating surplus of £253,998, down from £271,406 the previous year