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Nominations open for Co-operatives UK elections

Co-operatives UK has opened nominations for its board and worker co‑op council elections. The sector body…

Co-op Energy commits to community energy development

Co-op Energy has announced a new range of targets for community energy development in the UK.…

How to run high-performing retail stores?

Co-op stores come in a range of shapes and sizes – from the local outlets of…

MSPs and co-ops look at how to empower communities across Scotland

Members of the Scottish Parliament met earlier this month to learn how co-ops can empower communities in…

How can we trade fairly beyond the Fairtrade movement?

Fairtrade focuses on goods produced by some of the poorest – and most exploited – people…

What will the digital revolution mean for co-operative businesses and their members?

From online accounting to live video streaming, digital technologies are transforming the way we do business.…

Case study: Co-operative Technologists

Name: Co-operative Technologists (CoTech) Sector: Technology Type of co-op: Network of technology co-operatives Founded: Co-operative Technologists officially launched on…

Co-op Group’s anti-slavery scheme goes to heart of what we do, says policy director Paul Gerrard

The Group is also working to keep slavery out of its supply chain

What will Brexit mean for co-op retailers in the UK?

Co-operative retailers have several reasons to be concerned about Brexit, according to James Walton, chief economist at…

How a cash crisis gave birth to a new co-operative model for local government

The Co-operative Councils Innovations Network (CCIN) brings together 22 local authorities to devise responses to central…

Co-op Bank reports £477m loss and warns of more branch closures

The Co-operative Bank has reported an annual loss of £477m. This is lower than the £610.6m…

Can buying groups help consumer co-ops address market challenges?

With competition from discounters, online retailers and potential trade tariffs post Brexit, co-op retailers are exploring…