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Central England Co-op launches Easter food bank appeal as cost-of-living crisis worsens

Demand at food banks continues to climb under the economic strain but their stock is decreasing

Insights from the 2022 Co-operative Retail Conference

'Retailing has always been driven in part by technological change … but look around: there are…

Just Film Festival invites short film entries

This year’s competition theme is Working Together

Central England opens its first store in Lancashire

'Our Wigan Road store will see us invest in the local economy and create jobs for…

Central England Co-op joins fundraiser for clock honouring Robert Owen

The clock would be installed at the society's Belper store and reflect the reformer's belief in…

Central England Co-op announces half year trading profit of £15.7m

'This model has worked successfully for over 175 years and has been resilient in good times…

Central England Co-op uses automation to improve shared services work

The society says Robotic Process Automation will improve efficiency, safeguard data and ensure regulatory compliance

Central England Co-op retains Carbon Trust standards on waste reduction

The society has been re-awarded standards for carbon emissions, waste and water use for the fourth…

Competition watchdog to investigate retail co-ops’ funeral deal

The CMA will look at the proposed transfer of funeral assets from Midcounties to Central England

Central England gives staff day off in recognition for award

'We want to create a sustainable society for all and that starts with our teams'

Retail co-ops sign up to soft plastic collection scheme

Items such as crisp packets and pet food pouches, which have been hard to recycle, can…

Co-op News among the Co-op of the Year 2021 winners

The awards saw 35,000 votes cast and 13 awards presented to organisations and individuals