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Zimbabwe vice president announces new funding programme for SMEs and co-ops

The government wants to stimulate growth through the scheme, which will include efforts to revitalise agriculture…

Co-op Group to donate funds from all bottled water sold to the One Foundation, AGM told

The Group has been working with the One Foundation on projects to deliver water sanitation and…

What can Co-op Group members achieve with their votes at the AGM?

As the Group gets ready for this year’s meeting, here's a look at how membership democracy…

Eroski invests €300m into revamping 79 supermarkets to create radical modern stores

The retailer hopes the refurbished sites will have a reduced environmental impact with energy use cut…

Australian apex body urges government to boost role of co-ops and mutuals

BCCM chief executive Melina Morrison says the co-op model could provide more stable, efficient services but…

General election: Social Economy Alliance launches manifesto for inclusive economy

Proposals to “reshape British boardrooms” include a reform of co-op law, incentives for good business behaviour…

Tamworth Co-operative records its best annual results for 25 years

The Staffordshire society recorded a trading surplus of £1.1m, up 31.8% on the previous year

Chelmsford Star lifts trading profit by more than 16% as it celebrates 150th anniversary

The society says its core grocery turnover outperformed the market despite challenging conditions on the high…

Heart of England Co-operative sees profit fall 63% following ‘challenging year’

The results in the society’s annual report were affected by the closure of the loss-making non-food…

Healthy growth in sales for East of England leads to £3m divi payout

Turnover and trading profit is up at the society – but profit for the financial year…

Channel Islands Co-op reports increased turnover and delivers 4% divi

The society said it was improving its community focus and acting to minimise the effect of…

Midcounties Co-operative reports sales increase but lower profit

The society reported sales of £1.35bn and a profit before significant items of £11.4 m, in…