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Meet … Wendy Carter, head of communications and marketing at Co-operatives UK

'Every co-op should have an elevator pitch, using everyday language to explain the purpose and values…

New documentary to tell story of Hull’s iconic co-operative heritage mural

'I associate the mural with stories of fantastical travels to far-off lands, voyages that all began…

Central England Co-operative raises £780k for Dementia UK

The society says it will continue the charity partnership for another 12 months

Coop Italia promotes healthy snacks at checkouts

The retailer has also brought in labels with guidance on healthy consumption for children and adults

Co-op Group opens £6m distribution centre in Scotland

The move means the Group can expand its operations, with plans for 18 new stores this…

BCCM pushes for a more co-op-friendly accounting system

The apex body for Australia’s co-ops and mutuals helped design a set of FAQs for the…

Paraguay launches technical baccalaureate in co-operatives

The three-year course includes internships and training in co-op management

Obituary: Burt Cross, 1920-2018

Mr Cross played a key role in the modernisation of the CWS which began in the…

Radical bookshop co-operative takes over former bank building in Southampton

'There is something about radical bookshops, especially long-established ones like October Books. They have a special…

Meet the 2018 co-operatives of the year

The awards went to London production company The Service, the Foster Care Co-operative, Midcounties and Cardiff…

New set of governance principles for Australia’s co-ops and mutuals

Apex body BCCM has drawn up the document after an 18 month consultation

Filene Research Institute report asks how US credit unions can reach minority households

'Credit unions need to look beyond traditional measures of creditworthiness such as credit scores to determine…