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Obituary: Tom Agar, former Co-op Bank chair and Lincolnshire CEO

Tom Agar, 1931 to 2016 Lincolnshire Co-operative has released news of the death of Tom Agar, chief executive of the…

Co-op retail giant to sell burgers made from mealworms as a planet-friendly alternative

Swiss retailer Coop is launching a range of burgers and meatballs made from mealworm larvae. The organisation, one…

Coop Italia customers to increase spending in 2017

A survey conducted by Coop Italia suggests consumers are likely to increase their spending on food in…

Midcounties Co-operative Travel predicts record trading year after December sales boost

The Midcounties Co-operative’s travel business saw like-for-like sales growth of 16% for the month of December after…

Co-op Group adds 50 local breweries to drinks range to boost local suppliers

The Co-op Group is adding 50 small local breweries to its drinks range as part of…

Co-op leaders hit out at government over “unfair” pension fees

Some of the UK’s largest co-operatives will continue to suffer “arbitrary and unfair” Pension Protection Fund (PPF) charges…

McColl’s given go-ahead to purchase 300 Co-op stores

A deal to sell 298 Co-operative Group stores to convenience store operator McColl’s has been approved…

Co-op pub to open after locals raise £300,000

The first co-operatively-owned pub in Warwickshire is set to open just in time for Christmas after…

End of year review 2016: Retail

CO-OPERATIVE GROUP February: Group buys 15 Budgens stores in continued expansion The Co-op Group has bought…

Automation: What does the future of retail look like?

As automation plays a growing role in the retail sector, co-operatives are exploring the opportunities and challenges brought by…

Co-op Group launches report into tackling loneliness

The Co-op Group is continuing its campaign to tackle loneliness with a new report into the potential…

Heart of England Co-operative investing two million in store refurbishment

The Heart of England Co-operative food stores will undergo refurbishment as part of a two-million pound investment…