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Editorial: Rediscovering the common purpose of co-ops

Is our lack of co-operation stymieing the growth of our movement? Do we need to rediscover…

Co-operative and Community Finance loan helps save housing co-op in Cornwall

A housing co-operative in Cornwall has secured its future by acquiring the cottage and associated land…

Co-op Group’s Federation House welcomes Co-op Digital teams

Federation House, which has been redeveloped by the Co-operative Group in partnership with NOMA, has welcomed…

Co-ops commit to Sustainable Development Goals

Co-operators around the world have made a commitment to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).…

International Summit of Cooperatives – Preview Day 3, Thursday 13 October

The third day of the International Summit of Cooperatives will focus on the contribution of co-operatives…

Joseph Stiglitz proposes co-op models as an alternative to trickle-down economics

A changing political landscape and economic challenges mean we are witnessing “interesting” but “unsettling” times, warned…

A competitive advantage exists for co-ops, but others are already doing it

A competitive advantage exists for co-operatives if they work together across industries to solve problems within…

Co-operatives and international development: what next?

Can co-operatives bring an added value to international development? This was one of the key topics…

Co-ops respond to Theresa May’s Conservative Party Conference speech

Co-operative organisations have responded to some of the policies set out by prime minister Theresa May…

Outdoor co-op switches up a gear with a new bike brand

America’s largest outdoor co-op has relaunched its bicycle brand – and created one of the world’s most sustainable distribution…

How does the size of a co-op affect its community interaction?

A group of co-op store managers share their thoughts on how they work with with communities.…

30 groups selected for Co-ops UK’s Community Economic Development programme

Youth activities, community food initiatives and heritage schemes are among those selected for inclusion in the second…