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Retail co-ops sign renewable energy supply deal with RWE

UK co-ops Central, Lincolnshire, Scotmid, East of England and Southern will source clean energy for use in to over…

Southern Co-op CEO Mark Smith announces decision to retire

Smith, who has led the co-op since 2009, will be succeeded in the role by Ben…

Co-op movement responds to wave of riots across UK

The movement has reasserted its values, with apex Co-operatives UK stating: 'Any form of racism and…

Dame Janet Paraskeva appointed Southern Co-op chair

Southern Co-op has announced the appointment of Dame Janet Paraskeva as the society’s new chair, succeeding…

Southern Co-op reports a return to trading profit of £75k

CEO Mark Smith noted continued cost pressures but said: 'We are seeing the benefit of our…

Retail co-ops see net zero targets validated by global body SBTi

The Co-op Group and Midcounties are the first convenience retailers to meet the most recent science-based…

Plunkett rallies retail co-ops to support rural community business

Midcounties, Central, Southern, Radstock, the Co-op Group and Co-operatives UK are among the partners in the…

Southern Co-op’s Woodland Burial Ground hosts festive wreath-making workshops

Proceeds from the workshops will go to a local domestic abuse charity

Southern Co-op warns of job losses ahead of head office revamp

The society hopes to keep losses to around 30 jobs out of 240 central roles, as…

Southern Co-op marks 150 years since its first community store

A commemorative plaque was presented to local charity Enable Ability, near the co-op's original Portsmouth store

Southern Co-op offers safe space to people affected by suicide

The society's Bereavement Care service is hosting hour-long sessions to mark World Suicide Prevention Day

Southern Co-op backs project to grow a wilder Isle of Wight

The society is working with the regional wildlife trust, following a similar project in Portsmouth