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US outdoor retailer REI plans layoffs as Covid-19 hits trade

The co-op is to shed 400 workers from its stores across the US

Tamworth Co-op funeral home fits safety screens in funeral cars

The move will enable the co-op to lift its temporary ban on families travelling to services…

Desjardins Insurance supports local foodbanks during Covid-19 crisis

Desjardins Insurance matched donations of up to $1,000 made to community food banks by its local…

South African co-ops ‘need more help coping with effects of Covid-19’

Co-ops want public bodies to come to them for essentials such as PPE as the country…

Rishi Sunak unveils £30bn Covid-19 job recovery plan

Measures include a VAT cut which could benefit businesses in the hospitality sector

US electric co-ops back new flexible finance bill as they recover from Covid-19

Sector body NRECA says it could save the sector £10bn as it adjusts to falling revenues…

Community pubs and shops plot their exit from lockdown

Meanwhile, Plunkett Foundation and the Co-op Group have published research on the value of community businesses…

Can the co-op difference help the UK’s community pubs?

'Community pubs have been working hard to remain the beating heart of communities'

Credit unions are key to a fairer economy – but how are they faring under Covid-19?

The sector can help communities rebuild - but the pandemic has brought pressure on credit unions…

Covid-19 track and trace app developed for community businesses

The free Twine Visitor app from Power to Change will allow hospitality businesses to register customers…

Co-ops Fortnight: Survey finds seeds of a better future in Covid crisis

This year's campaign will highlight ways co-ops have helped communities during the pandemic - and look…

East of England Co-op steps in to protect young people from abuse

The society is giving £45k to organisations offering refuge and support to young people affected by…