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Credit unions nominated for Ethical Financial Services Provider award

'It really does help raise awareness of the positive impact credit unions are having within society'

Co-op Group gets tough on plastic in new ethical blueprint

The retailer is to phase out single use plastic bags and make its packaging easier to…

Strong half-year results for Central England

Like-for-like convenience sales at the society were helped by increased trading during the hot summer period

Coffee co-op scoops prestigious taste awards

'The credit goes to the farmers and their co-operatives who care deeply about the products –…

Scotmid Co-operative announces Scottish SPCA as its charity of the year

The organisations will work together to raise funds and awareness

2,000 mile trek raises cash for bike co-op’s community scheme

Two cyclists rode across Europe to help a local programme offering disadvantaged people affordable transport

Southern Co-op celebrates local producers for British Food Fortnight

'Knowing where our food comes from is so important and so is supporting our local economy'

Co-op Group wants Modern Slavery Act strengthened to ensure compliance

Meanwhile, three leading lights of the Group’s campaign have been named in a list of top…

Members help to shape 170 Co-op branded products and services

Around 90% of those taking part thought joining in helped them make the most of their…

Co-op Group profits rise by £12m as it announces half-year results

The Group confirmed the purchase of the Dimec prescriptions app and called for certainty on Brexit

Oxfam report highlights role of co-ops in empowering small-scale farmers

'Small-scale farmers benefit from higher shares of the end-consumer price where they are organised in co-ops'

Co-op Group and Scotmid salute Scottish food and drink suppliers

The two retail societies jointly hosted the first Co-op Scottish Supplier Awards