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Southern Co-operative gives £10,000 boost to local wildlife project

Endangered of birds and animals in Twyford have been thrown a lifeline thanks to a £10,…

Locally sourced lamb and beef supplies to double

Supplies of Welsh lamb and beef in Co-op Group stores will double as part of a commitment to backing…

Co-op Group plans store on new housing development in Chelmsford

 The Co-op Group is planning to open a new store serving a new housing development in Chelmsford.…

Co-op retail giant teams up with Jamie Oliver on new barbecue line

Coop Switzerland has joined forces with TV chef Jamie Oliver to launch a new range of barbecue products.…

Howard Brodsky tells co-ops to go beyond great service by providing the unexpected

To win in today’s competitive world, co-ops must provide the unexpected to their customers, says Howard Brodsky, co-founder…

How to run high-performing retail stores?

Co-op stores come in a range of shapes and sizes – from the local outlets of…

What will the digital revolution mean for co-operative businesses and their members?

From online accounting to live video streaming, digital technologies are transforming the way we do business.…

Co-op Group’s anti-slavery scheme goes to heart of what we do, says policy director Paul Gerrard

The Group is also working to keep slavery out of its supply chain

What will Brexit mean for co-op retailers in the UK?

Co-operative retailers have several reasons to be concerned about Brexit, according to James Walton, chief economist at…

Co-op Bank reports £477m loss and warns of more branch closures

The Co-operative Bank has reported an annual loss of £477m. This is lower than the £610.6m…

Can buying groups help consumer co-ops address market challenges?

With competition from discounters, online retailers and potential trade tariffs post Brexit, co-op retailers are exploring…

What have co-ops been doing on International Women’s Day?

The International Co-operative Alliance has published a statement highlighting how “the world of labour is a…