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Co-op Group adds six small suppliers to shelves after accelerated support scheme

'Seeing successful new businesses hit Co-op shelves is always an exciting and rewarding time for our…

Alison Hands on a life in retail – and her first six months as Lincolnshire CEO

'My role is to look at how the society is going to continue to make money…

UK Black History Month: ‘Co-ops should Rise to the occasion’

Interview with Ash Akhtar, co-chair of the Co-op Group's Rise network, which supports ethnic minority colleagues

Sharon Lewis steps down as John Lewis chair as retailer’s troubles continue

The retailer has cut its half-year losses to £57.3m but Dame Sharon drew harsh criticism over…

Scotmid Co-op appoints Karen Scott as its new chief executive

Scott, who takes up the reins when John Brodie retires next August, will be the first…

Co-ops in Korea and Japan respond to Fukushima wastewater discharge

Earlier this year, the Dure Consumer’s Cooperative issued a statement which reiterated its opposition to the…

Scotmid announces partnerships with RNLI and Social Enterprise Academy

The co-op's charity partnership will raise funds for a new lifeboat, while its education initiative will…

Lincolnshire Co-op’s Heather Lee wins People in Retail executive leader award

Lee says the award is 'a true reflection of our collective efforts to make the society…

Scotmid CEO John Brodie to retire next August after 20 years at helm

The announcement comes as the society reports an increased half-year trading profit of £1.5m

Southern Co-op marks 150 years since its first community store

A commemorative plaque was presented to local charity Enable Ability, near the co-op's original Portsmouth store

Obituary: Former Midcounties director Clive Booker, 1944 – 2023

'We will all miss his co-operative spirit and unique sense of humour'

Co-op Group reduces pre-tax half-year loss as investment in price continues

'We're very proud of our achievements over the last six months particularly given the prevailing economic…