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Show filtersEast of England Co-op to sell off pharmacy and opticians businesses
'Market conditions have meant these businesses have struggled to make a sustained positive contribution, despite significant…
Governance and the society secretary: Jim Watts, Central England Co-op
'The role is about doing the right thing on behalf of the society'
How do co-op retailers rate on the gender pay gap?
Retail societies have reported their figures in line with new government regulations
Why it’s time to radically rethink the business school
Martin Parker from the University of Bristol suggests that if we want a co-operative economy, then…
Southern Co-operative reports 9% growth in annual income
Gross profit increased to £121m from £111m in the previous year, with members’ share of profits…
Could better governance have saved co-operatives in the past?
'Co-operatives, owned by their members rather than by shareholders, have a relatively good track record in…
Trading profit falls at East of England Co-op after robberies increase security costs
Sales and pre-tax profits were up at the society which said it had invested significantly in…
Nisa appoints new CEO as Co-op Group completes its acquisition
'The mood among our retailers is one of excitement as we look forward to life together…
European co-operatives release vision paper on growing the collaborative economy
'The collaborative economy is booming, and our responsibility is to create a positive ground to enable…
Radical co-op bookshop launches crowdfunder to secure its future
'It's an exciting time for a bookshop which has been serving our community for over 40…
Co-op training and research is crucial in the age of technology, says Ariel Guarco
The president of the ICA explored how co-ops could use the opportunities brought by new technology
