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Calls for co-operation at the 2024 Labour Conference

Now is a 'once in a generation' opportunity for co-ops, delegates hear

Co-op Group reports first-half profit after growing its quick commerce arm

The retailer recorded an underlying pre-tax profit of £3m for the six months, up from a…

Scotmid Co-op beats consumer nerves to report £2.1m half year profit

'Tight cost control, utilisation of technology and a focus on pleasing our customers has allowed us…

Labour conference explores ways to double the co-op and mutual economy

Starmer's government now has to deliver on its pledge to grow the UK co-op sector

Co-op Group launches campaign to mark National Inclusion Week

'We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected'

Co-op Group updates its Apiary programme for smaller suppliers

The retailer will now run an accelerator alongside its incubator for small suppliers

Co-op Group study highlights food crisis facing Britain’s youth

Research conducted by the retailer with Barnardo's found a quarter of young people find it hard…

Coalition calls for $3.6bn for affordable co-op housing in New York City

The measure would address racial disparities in the city, says the National Cooperative Bank

Fairtrade co-ops are better for forest conservation, says report

The study was conducted in response to the EU adopting a new deforestation regulation in 2023

Change at top for Fairtrade Foundation with new chair, and CEO moving on

Dr Nyagoy Nyong’o is the new chair of trustees, while chief executive Michael Gidney is leaving…

Co-op sector’s dismay as Europe mandate fails to mention social economy

The list of commissioner nominees fails to include a clear mandate for the social economy, a…

Novem Pharmaceuticals to acquire BC Tree Fruits Cooperative storage facility

The co-op told its members on 26 July that it would no longer receive fruit, effective…