East of England Co-operative — Britain’s third largest independent society — has reported a one per cent increase in turnover from continuing operations to £352.5 million for the year ended January 22nd.

Midlands Co-op Chief Executive John Fitzgerald has highlighted the Movement’s ethical values — plus the adoption of the Co-operative brand — as key reasons behind the society’s continuing success.


The Co-operative Group has defied the economic downturn by announcing a 17 per cent increase in profits for the 28 weeks ended July 25th.

The Co-operative Group has announced record half-year profits in the wake of the summer 2007 merger with United Co-operatives.