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‘Expect the unexpected’: Phil Ponsonby on his first five years as Midcounties CEO

Stressing the importance of co-op values in the face of challenges like Covid-19, the energy crisis,…

Catching up with the new recruits for some of Scotmid’s top roles

Q&As with four new faces in the governance and management of the retail society

Eventful life story of the postcard-perfect Langdale Co-op

Formed in 1884 to serve industrial workers in the Langdale Valley, the co-op has weathered the…

Immigrants facing gentrification in Boston speak the language of co-ops

'Co-operativism and solidarity economy is a real alternative, especially for immigrants and undocumented immigrants'

Where has the Labour reshuffle left Co-op Party MPs?

Changes include the departure from the shadow cabinet of Jim McMahon and Preet Kaur Gill, and…

Southern Co-op offers safe space to people affected by suicide

The society's Bereavement Care service is hosting hour-long sessions to mark World Suicide Prevention Day

Retail co-ops put on a united front as store thefts continue to rise

'We’re working closely together. We’ve all seen the same issues and broadly I think we’re all…

Chicken farming row tests the Co-op Group’s ethical mettle

The retailer has responded to protests over its sourcing of fast-growing breeds and the release of…

Can consumer co-ops make a difference in a world of plastics?

'We see the development of circular packaging as necessary given the large volumes of daily goods…

Revolver Co-op named UK’s highest scoring B Corporation

'This achievement reflects our dedication to upholding rigorous social and environmental standards'

UK dairy co-op Omsco rebrands as Organic Herd

The move, which emphasises the co-op's sustainable credentials, is accompanied by the launch of a new…

Whisky barley and potato seed co-ops join Scottish apex SAOS

Banff and Moray Grain and the Seed Potato Organisation boost SAOS's combined membership turnover of £1.5bn