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How do UK supermarkets do corporate social responsibility?
In the UK, many high street supermarkets such as Tesco and Morrisons have their own ‘community…
China’s farm co-ops sow for growth
Co-operatives in China are on the rise, especially in the agricultural sector. As Chinese new year…
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In 1660, Charles II established the Post Office as the official means of communication between the…
Brass bands: Building communities through music and co-operatives
Brass bands have a rich history worldwide – and in the UK they have a strong…
Co-operative record label goes national
A Southampton recording co-operative is gaining a national presence, having signed artists in Manchester, Liverpool, Bournemouth and…
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This Remembrance Day peace activists from across the UK and abroad have marked the day by…
How co-operatives are performing in the world of digital
An international review of how the co-op sector performs in the digital world, published by Co-operative…
What is ethical finance?
What organisations do with their money is being increasingly caught on the public radar, bringing ethical…
Do co-operatives have a competitive advantage?
Co-operatives were created for members by members, but how much do co-op leaders focus on serving…
Overcoming the barriers of co-operative identity
Shouting about co-op credentials is an effective way for a co-op to highlight how it differs…
Nine ways to work with co-operatives in other countries
Here in New Zealand, some of our co-operatives serve their member owners well through trading internationally,…