Co-ops welcome new EU directive on platform working conditions

'Co-operatives should not be institutionalised as a way for platforms to circumvent their employers’ responsibilities and…

EU reveals new action plan to boost the social economy

The plan was welcomed by Social Economy Europe and Cooperatives Europe

Stir to Action New Economy Programme continues

This year’s programme is fully women-led

Key trends convenience retailers need to watch out for

Convenience stores – a mainstay of the modern retail co-op sector – generate £43.2bn to the…

South Korean president addresses World Cooperative Congress in Seoul

Moon Jae-in praised the movement's work on solidarity, sustainable development and empowerment

World’s top 300 co-ops had a joint turnover of 2.18tn in 2019

Top co-op by turnover is French bank Groupe Crédit Agricole; top co-op by turnover over GDP…

Brazilian co-ops working to tackle climate change represented at COP26

The delegation presented case studies of co-ops such as cocoa producer Camta, which uses tech to…

Lagos to host Nigeria’s third National Cooperative Awards and Symposium

Panelists will look at issues such as blockchain, investment opportunities for co-ops, branding and alternative sources…

Obituary: Charles E. Snyder, a US co-operative banking pioneer

He was president and CEO of the National Cooperative Bank

Woccu welcomes G20 Leaders’ Declaration

The apex says it will continue to engage with policymakers

Co-op banks explore their role in driving the green transition

The banks explored how they can support SMEs in the green transition, and the European Union’s…

Canadian retail co-op sells limited edition poppy themed pastries

The range was launched to help raise money for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 66