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Co-ops call on new French parliament to help the sector grow

New president Emmanuel Macron has won a large majority in the legislature – and the co-op…

EU recognises co-ops as important part of the collaborative economy

The latest report also looks at issues surrounding regulation, competition, tax, workers' rights and the labour…

Artists’ platform co-op Stocksy signs content distribution deal with Adobe

The agreement gives Stocksy’s artists a new platform to showcase their work through Adobe’s suite of…

Nutrinor co-op to acquire new creamery to become a Quebec agrifood leader

The co-op plans to expand its presence in the domestic fine cheeses market and move outside…

How to find investors for your co-op: Accentuate the positive

A report by Ethex found that more than half of Britons are interested in ethical saving…

National inquiry launched to assess the impact of employee ownership

The Ownership Effect Inquiry, which publishes its findings this autumn, will measure the sector’s effect on…

Co-op Group to pilot franchise deal with new convenience stores at MRH service stations

The Group says it is testing the franchise model as a way to expand its brand…

Leading grocery co-op S Group signs deal to stock Tesco products in store

The Finnish co-op says the partnership will help it meet customers' expectations for 'pampering and luxury'

Telling your co-operative story – expert views on connecting with members

'There is no right and wrong when it comes to stories ... but it is important…

Wooldale Co-op merges with Central England

The merger, which was voted through by Woodale members at a Special Meeting on 26 May,…

Radstock Co-op extends travel agency as customers turn away from the internet

The society has opened the site in its Hill Court precinct in Paulton after seeing encouraging…

2017 results: How did the UK’s retail co-ops perform in a challenging year?

Turnover up but profit down among the UK's co-operative retail societies