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Stir to Action New Economy Programme continues

This year’s programme is fully women-led

Locality calls for community power to tackle 21st century crises

'We want to have local decision making powers. We want to have local people in control…

Key trends convenience retailers need to watch out for

Convenience stores – a mainstay of the modern retail co-op sector – generate £43.2bn to the…

Co-op Group welcomes move to include store workers in crime bill

The Group is among players in the co-op movement campaigning for action amid soaring levels of…

How co-ops are delivering social mobility through training and apprenticeships

We speak to Paul Gerrard from the Co-op Group and Heather Lee from Lincolnshire Co-op

How member nominated directors help steer the Co-op Group

With nominations open for the next round of elections, we speak to one of the current…

Farmers’ co-op British Wool to supply new line from Fred Perry

'It is a great example of genuine British wool being used by a premium brand on…

Co-op Party calls for support in fight against LV= sell off

'LV= members are fighting back – but in the face of international investment giants, we cannot…

Dairy co-op Arla teams up with Starbucks on carbon-cutting scheme

14 UK farmers are being recruited to trial more sustainable milk production methods to help the…

Co-op Group launches £3m carbon innovation fund with Co-op Foundation

The retailer is also channeling money through its Local Community Fund to help organisations tackle climate…

Southern Co-op shoppers donate thousands of pounds worth of vouchers to NHS charities

The donation will be used to help those affected by Covid-19

Co-op sector responds to the COP26 agreement

'We must be focused on how we clean our energy, decarbonise heat and transport, and create…