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Central Co-op raises £2.5m for Dementia UK in seven-year partnership

'The dedication and generosity of our colleagues, members and customers have been truly inspiring'

Central Co-op to dispose of 19 food stores and six funeral homes

'What we’re constantly doing is looking at the financial viability, and these stores had been struggling…

Central Co-op reports drop in half-year underlying trading profit

The society recorded a profit of £4.3m, with gross sales of £486.1m

Central Co-op launches charity partnership with Samaritans

The society launched the event on World Mental Health Day at its Lichfield HQ

Co-op movement responds to wave of riots across UK

The movement has reasserted its values, with apex Co-operatives UK stating: 'Any form of racism and…

UK co-op movement celebrates Pride Month

Co-operators have been showing their support for LGBTQ+ communities, both during June and all year round

UK’s Central Co-op hosts Euro Coop General Assembly

Delegates also took part in a tour of Central Co-op stores

UK’s retail co-ops commit to providing career opportunities to all

An industry report includes a look at efforts by the Lincolnshire, Midcounties, Central and Bright Future…

Central Co-op defies inflation to grow trading profit to £10m

'The cost-of-living crisis will continue to challenge consumer confidence and reduced spending,' warned CEO Debbie Robinson

Retail co-ops welcome government’s plan for new law on retail crime

Soaring levels of violence against store workers prompted a long campaign by the Co-op Group and…

Retail conference explores health and social care – and the impact of AI on retailing

Discussion ranged from retail sector trends to AI, diversity, sustainability and crime

UKSCS conference looks at principle 6 and ways to build a co-op ecosystem

The event included updates on worker co-ops, accounting, building societies and the UKSCS's own journal