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Case study: New retail models at the Co-op Group

As part of our look at the changing face of retail, here's some new innovations at…

Abcul’s drive to nurture young credit union leaders

'These networks are vital in order to retain young talent in our sector'

Plant nursery co-op for disabled workers to open cafe

'We want everyone to feel that they have ownership of the venture and have a say…

Swansea Council adopts co-operative housing policy

The new policy allows groups of people to set up their own co-operatives

Scotmid Co-op joins this year’s national spring clean

Nine of the society’s stores will act as hubs for Keep Scotland Beautiful’s litter-picking campaign

Back to the roots: A new group of Rochdale Pioneers set up shop to answer austerity

'I’ve been in situation where I couldn't afford to eat, and now I’m giving a bit…

Modern retail redrawn: The future shock hits the high street

The rise of digital has hit traditional retailers hard - so how should the co-op sector…

Collaboration within the credit union sector: case studies from Ireland, Scotland and England

In its first edition, the conference looked at achieving scale through effective collaboration while remaining true…

Duchess of Cornwall visits Lambeth GP Food Co-op on its sixth anniversary

HRH joined patients, doctors, nurses and Lambeth residents for a celebratory reception at Stockwell Community Centre

The Midcounties Co-operative reaches 100,000 food bank donation milestone

The retailer boosted its efforts via partnerships with local food banks, schools and community start-ups

Central England research reveals Valentine’s Day shopping habits

The research also suggests that customers tend to buy their gifts at the last minute

Future Co-ops: A fun but focused search for ways to spread the co-op message

Barbara Rainford looks back at this year’s event, organised by development consultancy Co-operative Futures to promote…