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Credit unions call on Trump administration to cut regulatory burden

US president Donald Trump has passed an executive order to review financial regulation, a measure which…

Co-op Group commits to 100% Fairtrade cocoa in all own-brand items

In the lead up to Fairtrade Fortnight, the Co-operative Group has announced that from May 2017, 100%…

Recycling and energy conservation save Midcounties Co-op £1m a year

The Midcounties Co-operative is saving more than £1m a year through sustainability measures. The society, which operates more than 500…

French presidential election: Are co-ops on the agenda?

France elects its new president in April, a decision which could affect the future course of the country’s…

Co-op Group executive takes chair of employee engagement firm

Co-op Group executive Rod Bulmer has taken on the role of chairman of employee engagement company Engage…

Co-operatives UK calls on the government to scrap tax breaks for executive shareholders

With the chancellor preparing his spring Budget on 8 March, Co-operatives UK has made a submission…

Co-operative Bank is up for sale

The Co-operative Bank has started a sale process inviting offers for all of its issued ordinary…

How can co-ops claim the future of work?

With unethical employment practices on the rise, jobs becoming insecure and wages declining, it is crucial for co-ops…

Steve Murrells to succeed Richard Pennycook as Co-op Group CEO

The Co-op Group has announced the appointment of Steve Murrells as its new chief executive. Mr…

What is the relationship between employee engagement and productivity?

Wide-ranging research into the links between employee engagement and higher productivity will be presented at the Co-operative Retail Conference next…

Divine Chocolate chief executive shares her thoughts on attending the Davos Economic Forum

Divine Chocolate chief executive Sophi Tranchell was one of the 2,500 business leaders and heads of…

South Korean government sets out second master plan for co-ops

The South Korean co-operative movement is entering a second phase of development with the adoption of a…