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Co-op encourages Black Friday #OptOutside

US speciality outdoor retailer REI is shutting shop on Black Friday – and instead is inviting the…

The Co-operators among the best employers in Canada

The Co-operators Group has been selected as one of the best employers in Canada for the 14th year…

Monique Leroux joins Board of Directors at S&P Global

Finance and analytics company S&P Global has announced that co-operator Monique Leroux has joined its Board of…

Small and medium enterprises set up as co-ops are achieving scale by working together

With the majority of co-operatives active in the industry, services and energy sector being small and…

How are co-operatives perceived by the public in Canada, France, Brazil and Japan?

A new study presented at the International Summit of Cooperatives in Quebec looks at how the…

Co-ops are targeting creative thinkers among customers and outsiders

A recent study by the Vienna University of Economics and Business found that new product ideas generated by…

What will Donald Trump do for co-operatives?

Now that America has chosen its 45th president, co-operatives will be wondering what Donald Trump can do…

What did Obama do for co-operatives in the White House?

Throughout his two terms as President of the United States, Barack Obama carried out a number of…

Kathy Bardswick to retire from the Co-operators

Kathy Bardswick, president and chief executive of the Co-operators, has announced her retirement from the organisation…

Spanish agricultural co-ops debate TTIP

Agricultural co-operatives from Valencia in Spain explored the challenges facing their sector during a one-day conference…

Young leaders give advice on engaging youth in co-ops

Engaging young people in co-operatives was a key topic at the International Summit of Cooperatives in…

Lincolnshire Co-operative announces record sales of £301m

Announcing its annual results for 2015/2016, Lincolnshire Co-operative revealed an £8.6m boost in sales, which reached…