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23 May '12

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Global NewsImplementing the formula for co-operation

I'm always like posting guest blogs, here is a short article from Britta Werner, member of Unicorn Grocery and representative on the worker co-operative council.

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Global NewsBlow to Co-op Trust schools

The Government’s scaling-back of the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme is to affect a number of co-operative schools.

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Global NewsCo-operative economy grows to £33.5 billion

The UK co-operative economy is going from strength, despite the economic downturn, and last year achieved a new record turnover of almost £33.5 billion.

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Global NewsIn pictures: Co-operative Congress 2010 [update]

Hundreds of co-operators attended this year's Co-operative Congress in Plymouth (June 25th–27th).

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Global NewsFormer Co-op staff axed as Vergo closes

Hundreds of former Co-op shop staff are being made redundant after Liverpool-based retail chain, Vergo, was forced to call in the administrators earlier last month.

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Global NewsAll set for first Co-op Fortnight

Co-operators and co-ops around the country are gearing up for the UK’s first official Co-operative Fortnight event, which will take place between June 19th and July 3rd this year.

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Global NewsMerger deal to be finalised in September

The Co-op Group will acquire 112 outlets and 168,000 members on September 6th when the Plymouth & South West Co-op formally transfers engagements following a massive vote in favour of the move.


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Global NewsPlymouth & SW in'good shape for'merger, says Chief'

PLYMOUTH & South West Co-op has announced record-breaking results in advance of its proposed merger with the Co-operative Group.


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Global NewsPlymouth seek merger with Co-op Group

Plymouth & South West Co-op is planning to merge with the Co-operative Group in a move that the society says will boost investment and bring greater rewards for employees and members.

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Global NewsBrand set for national launch

Co-operative Group Chief Executive Peter Marks has urged the entire retail consumer Movement to adopt the new Co-operative brand as quickly as possible to ensure societies benefit ...

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