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Ali Kurji retires: The end of an extraordinary journey

Ali Kurji, chief executive of the Heart of England Co-operative Society, has retired after 42 years…

Heart of England Co-op hails multi-million spend on green upgrades

Phil Shanahan writes about the latest sustainability initiatives at the retail society, including refrigeration and lighting…

Heart of England Co-op posts first ever operating loss for 2023

The society made a £1.2m trading profit but took a hit from a drop in valuation…

Heart of England Co-op chooses Macmillan as next charity partner

Funds raised through the partnership will go to support people with cancer in Coventry and Warwickshire

Heart of England Co-op raises more than £30k for local charity Mind

'The pandemic and cost of living crisis have impacted hugely on people’s mental health and support…

Obituary: Urias Todner (Hughie)

The former CEO of the Nuneaton and District Co-op and former chair of the Co-op Union…

UK retail co-ops outline climate efforts in their annual reports

Updates on emissions and other sustainability issues from the Co-op Group and the independent societies

Heart of England Co-op profits fall to £3.7m after ‘tough trading year’

CEO Ali Kurji warned of a difficult year to come but said he remains optimistic about…

UKSCS Conference takes a look at consumer co-ops as a force for good

If human society is transitioning from consumerism to citizenship, what part can retail co-ops play in…

Heart of England Co-op reports festive sales boost of 6.83%

'We’re experiencing some of the most challenging trading conditions we’ve ever faced, so it is encouraging…

Annual Q&A: Ali Kurji, CEO, Heart of England Co-op

'We are under no illusions that we are facing the toughest of times. We will need…

Heart of England Co-op gave 140,000 meals to those in need during 2022

'Our link-up with FareShare Midlands not only helps people in our communities but also the environment'