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The state of retail: Japanese consumer-run co-op takes the sustainable route

'We have been creating the materials we need for our daily life through collaboration ... and…

Media Co-op trains campaigners encouraging older adults to stay healthy

The new recruits - all aged over 70 – worked on a set of animated films…

Co-op publisher launches book in community-owned pub

Guide to South Yorkshire Moors and north Derbyshire is the latest release from outdoor book specialists…

The slow death of the Cyprus Co-op Bank

'Decisive intervention to save the bank never happened: yet earlier political intervention to influence lending practices…

£1m handed out to match community shares raised in England

The latest scheme to benefit is Projekts MCR, a skate park in Manchester’s inner city

No confidence motions against Labour/Co-op MP Luciana Berger withdrawn

Responding to the allegations of political bullying, the local party said it had “no control” over…

Case study: New retail models at the Co-op Group

As part of our look at the changing face of retail, here's some new innovations at…

Abcul’s drive to nurture young credit union leaders

'These networks are vital in order to retain young talent in our sector'

Plant nursery co-op for disabled workers to open cafe

'We want everyone to feel that they have ownership of the venture and have a say…

Swansea Council adopts co-operative housing policy

The new policy allows groups of people to set up their own co-operatives

Scotmid Co-op joins this year’s national spring clean

Nine of the society’s stores will act as hubs for Keep Scotland Beautiful’s litter-picking campaign

Back to the roots: A new group of Rochdale Pioneers set up shop to answer austerity

'I’ve been in situation where I couldn't afford to eat, and now I’m giving a bit…