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How to find investors for your co-op: Accentuate the positive

A report by Ethex found that more than half of Britons are interested in ethical saving…

Co-op Group’s stake in Bank could be cut to less than 5%, say reports

The speculation follows reports that a group of hedge fund bondholders are the leading contenders in…

National inquiry launched to assess the impact of employee ownership

The Ownership Effect Inquiry, which publishes its findings this autumn, will measure the sector’s effect on…

Co-op Group to pilot franchise deal with new convenience stores at MRH service stations

The Group says it is testing the franchise model as a way to expand its brand…

Co-op Group announces results for members’ council elections

A total of 34 members from 13 different constituencies were elected to the council, nine of…

Nominate a co-op or person that makes an outstanding contribution to co-operation

The Rochdale Pioneers Award is the highest honour bestowed by the International Co-operative Alliance and rewards…

McColl’s runs trial of Co-op Group own-brand products

The three-month pilot of a limited range of fresh, frozen and ambient lines is the first…

John Lewis backs new credit union to protect its workers from payday lenders

The new retailCURe venture is open to the UK’s 4.5million retail workers following concerns some were…

Youth charities can apply for cash from the Co-op Foundation and #iwill fund

The partnership is offering £2m for charities working in deprived areas, to inspire young people to…

Co-op Party bolsters Labour’s general election success

The Co-operative Party has seen 38 candidates elected - the most in its 100-year history

Co-op applauded for RSPCA animal welfare ranking

The UK's Co-op Group is the third largest retailer of RSPCA Assured products. The logo lets…

Wales freelancers explore the benefits of becoming a co-op

A one day event in south Wales will look at the the benefits of freelancers in…