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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

Platform co-op set up for BSL interpreters and service users

SignCo hopes the venture, based in Merseyside, will 'change contract culture' with improved, codesigned services

Co-op Group stores to stock Hey Girl sanitary products

As part of the project, for every pack of pads and menstrual cup sold, another will…

Central England holds summer food bank appeal

The retailer is hosting special collection points in all of its local stores until 15 September

Co-operative Bank commits to invest in women

‘Breaking down gender barriers could add billions to the UK economy’