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Back to the roots: A new group of Rochdale Pioneers set up shop to answer austerity

'I’ve been in situation where I couldn't afford to eat, and now I’m giving a bit…

Modern retail redrawn: The future shock hits the high street

The rise of digital has hit traditional retailers hard - so how should the co-op sector…

Collaboration within the credit union sector: case studies from Ireland, Scotland and England

In its first edition, the conference looked at achieving scale through effective collaboration while remaining true…

Future Co-ops: A fun but focused search for ways to spread the co-op message

Barbara Rainford looks back at this year’s event, organised by development consultancy Co-operative Futures to promote…

Is Fairtrade fair? Movement answers its critics

With Traidcraft in crisis, Paul Gosling looks at debate surrounding the drive for a more ethical…

Creative Coop looks for an ethical alternative to the corporate world

'We are proud about what our clients are trying to achieve and we are passionate about…

Contractor co-op wants to offer stability to workers at the mercy of the gig economy

'Where it comes into play is providing a safe environment for them to contract with clients…

Setting up community businesses: Lessons from US social enterprises

We speak to Aine Craven, from Rochdale Boroughwide Housing, about her fact-finding trip to the States

New year, new co-ops: Birmingham

Growth is bringing challenges to Britain’s cities: here is a co-op response from new ventures Loaf…

New year, new co-ops: Liverpool

Growth is bringing challenges to Britain’s cities: here is a co-op response from new ventures Kitty’s…

New year, new co-ops: Manchester

Growth is bringing challenges to Britain’s cities: here is a co-op response from new ventures Friends…

Will the new Welsh First Minister be good for co-operatives?

Derek Walker, chief executive of Wales Co-operative Centre, on what Mark Drakeford can do for the…