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23 May '12

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United KingdomWatch the launch of the International Year of Cooperatives in Scotland

Scotland's Finance Minister John Swinney, representing the First Minister Alex Salmond, lays out his vision for co-operation in Scotland's economy.

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Global NewsUpdated Summer Update

Author: Hugh Traditionally it is a quiet time for us here at CETS but that hasn’t stopped me taking the easy option of combining my turn to blog with a newsletter for ...

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PolandSector is entering an 'exciting and critical period'

At the opening of Co-operative UK’s annual general meeting during Congress, delegates recognised the hard work from four long-standing co-operators.

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United KingdomFirst Enterprise Practitioners Association Meeting 27th August

CETS are delighted to be the first organisation to support this newly formed network of Enterprising Practitioners in Scotland. As Determined to Succeed funding comes to an end ...

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Global NewsParties unite in praise of the Weavers

First Minister Alex Salmond and leading representatives of all Scotland’s main political parties have come together to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Fenwick ...

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Global NewsStaff went 'the extra mile' during snow storms

Staff at Co-operative stores around the country who braved the Arctic conditions to keep stores open all hours and continue serving their local communities have been praised by ...

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Global NewsScotmid set to buy chain

Scotmid is set to bolster its store portfolio with the acquisition of 51 convenience stores.

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Global NewsParty reports £41k deficit

Despite a small increase in membership and enhanced contributions from several retail societies, the Co-operative Party reported a loss of £41,804 for the year ended December 31st 2009.

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Global NewsScotmid wins best Co-operative retailer award

Scotland’s biggest independent society, Scotmid, has been named as Best Co-operative Retailer at the Convenience Tracking Programme awards in London.

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Global NewsScotmid's profits climb 18 per cent

Scotland’s largest independent co-operative, Scotmid, has announced record annual results for the year ended January 31st, with operating profit up 18 per cent to over ...

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