Co-op Group members back move to extend support to Fairtrade suppliers

Motion 10 at the Co-op Group's AGM welcomed the support for Fairtrade being demonstrated by the…

Sweden launches national apex body for co-operatives

Leaders of the movement say the country has a “worrying lack of knowledge” of the co-op…

Central England launches its first Dementia Friendly store

The society has given specialist training to colleagues in Ripley and put signage in place to…

What can Co-op Group members achieve with their votes at the AGM?

As the Group gets ready for this year’s meeting, here's a look at how membership democracy…

Co-op Group AGM 2017: Preview of the fringe events

A new series of sessions for members will look at issues such as recycling, Fairtrade and…

CECOP demands end to European austerity to strengthen Pillar of Social Rights

The co-op confederation says investment is needed if the policy to support labour markets and welfare…

Eroski invests €300m into revamping 79 supermarkets to create radical modern stores

The retailer hopes the refurbished sites will have a reduced environmental impact with energy use cut…

CO-OP Financial Services acquires TMG in $100m deal

The sale is part of the network’s long-term strategy and means it will now serve nearly…

John Lewis revises profit by £36m over breach of national minimum wage rules

The exceptional charge relates to pay averaging at the employee-owned retailer, which also reported sales growth…

Coop Denmark using Too Good To Go mobile app to reduce food waste

The online platform allows the member-owned retailer to offer food nearing its expiration date to customers…

John Lewis report highlights corporate responsibility achievements

The employee-owned retailer has looked at carbon emissions, mental health awareness and the fight against modern…

Report shows strong results for European co-operative banks

But the European Association of Co-operative Banks warns the sector still faces challenges including Brexit and…