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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

Central England Co-op signs up to European responsible business code

'We have a responsibility to champion sustainability for the good of our members, consumers and local…

Central England celebrates Robert Owen

The society commissioned a painting and is providing in-store information throughout Co-op Fortnight 2021.

Midcounties to transfer most of its funeral homes to Central England Co-op

The deal involves 50 funeral homes, two vehicle logistics sites and 252 colleagues

Central England Co-op hails 40% cut in food waste

The retail society has improved its ordering process and developed a food redistribution partnership with FareShare

Increased sales help Central England grow profit by £5.6m

'We continue to be faced with uncertain times ahead but have proven our ability to adapt…

Co-operatives East Midlands discusses food justice at times of crisis

Co-operators explored local solutions to food insecurity

Co-op film festival will put social justice on the screen

Birmingham Co-operative Film Society is running the event for Co-operatives Fortnight, in partnership with Central England…

Bringing a youth perspective to a co-op board

We speak to Brad Tuckfield and Jody Meakin, who have recently joined the board at Central…

The future has finally arrived – so where do retail co-ops fit in?

The Co-operative Retail Conference looked at issues such as AI and digital, pandemics and climate change,…