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Manchester’s iconic CIS Tower sold

The 387ft skyscraper, built to showcase the co-operative movement in Manchester, has been sold for more…

Learning about co-operative governance: Keeping a board up to date

Several organisations offer training packages to help co-op directors meet the changing needs of their organisations

How the Co-op is working to prevent modern slavery across supply chains

The retailer has been monitoring its supply chain to ensure fair treatment of workers and is…

Co-op Group replaces polystyrene pizza discs with recyclable cardboard

The retailer is tackling recycling issues by changing packaging materials

Co-op Group backs British as it chops fresh meat imports

The Co-op Group has become the first national retailer to switch all of the fresh meat…

Co-op Group is team supporter for Britain at 2017 World Para Athletics Championships

The Co-operative Group has been unveiled as a team supporter of the British Athletics Para team…

How retailers can connect with their communities by going ‘hyperlocal’

Hyperlocal is a marketing buzzword to remind big brands to connect with their communities – and…

The time is now for co-op business to lead the way on ethical advertising

Co-operatives have an opportunity to be innovative leaders in corporate social responsibility (CSR). Over the past…

Stop Funding Hate steps up campaign on Co-op advertising in the Mail, Sun and Express

Campaign group Stop Funding Hate has repeated its call for the Co-op Group to stop advertising…

Co-op Group extends free child funeral service to 16 and 17 year olds

Co-op Funeralcare has launched a new free child funeral policy, providing additional funding support for thousands…

How can we trade fairly beyond the Fairtrade movement?

Fairtrade focuses on goods produced by some of the poorest – and most exploited – people…

Co-op Group’s anti-slavery scheme goes to heart of what we do, says policy director Paul Gerrard

The Group is also working to keep slavery out of its supply chain