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UK’s retail co-ops commit to providing career opportunities to all

An industry report includes a look at efforts by the Lincolnshire, Midcounties, Central and Bright Future…

Interview: Debbie White, chair of the Co-op Group

‘It’s so important to draw on our core principles and think about who we are and…

Key takeaways from the Co-op Group AGM

Solid results, member discussion, chicken welfare protests: Rebecca Harvey and Anca Voinea report

Retail co-ops call for level playing field ahead of EU elections

Euro Coop wants legislators to take account of the barriers co-operatives often face compared to traditional…

Channel Islands Co-op trials neurodivergent-friendly shopping

The scheme, being tested at four stores, will be rolled out across the society if it…

Heart of England Co-op promotes food chief Steve Browne to CEO 

Browne, who has been with the society since 2018, replaces Ali Kurji, who is retiring after…

Scotmid Co-op lifts trading profit to £4.3m for 2023

'The trading result indicates a resilience and, backed by a strong balance sheet, allows the society…

Radstock Co-op defies tough economy to grow profit and turnover

The society is in a strong position, says the report, but may need to make changes…

Recovery plan at Italy’s Coop Alleanza 3.0 pays off with return to profit

The results follow a renewed emphasis on the retailer's core activities

Channel Islands Co-op offers 2% divi despite £1.8m loss

The proposal follows a member backlash after the society suggested no divi would be offered after…

East of England Co-op reduces trading losses by £1.6m

The retailer is “on track to return to profit,” says CEO

Members’ money: UK retail societies and withdrawable share capital

From their earliest beginnings, co-operatives were set up to meet the needs of people, not to…