Monique Leroux is president of the International Co-operative Alliance. Prior to joining the Alliance last year,…
Co-ops respond to Theresa May’s Conservative Party Conference speech
Co-operative organisations have responded to some of the policies set out by prime minister Theresa May…
Have you completed the Co-operative Census?
Early indicators from the Co-operative Census, launched by Co-operatives UK, show that co-ops make a true…
Filene Research Institute launches research centre for credit unions
The Filene Research Institute has launched a centre focused on performance and operational excellence in credit…
Outdoor co-op switches up a gear with a new bike brand
America’s largest outdoor co-op has relaunched its bicycle brand – and created one of the world’s most sustainable distribution…
Fair Tax and study days at Unicorn workers co-op
Manchester-based workers co-operative Unicorn Grocery has been awarded the Fair Tax Mark for its open and…
How should co-operative banks deal with the negative rates dilemma?
A small German co-operative bank, Raiffeisenbank Gmund, has introduced a negative interest rate on deposits. Well,…
Publishing company switches to co-op model in bid for growth
An independent US publisher is converting from a privately owned business to a writer-owned co-operative. Word Branch Publishing, in…
How does the size of a co-op affect its community interaction?
A group of co-op store managers share their thoughts on how they work with with communities.…
Finding your voice: how the Co-op Group is giving members say
“The concept of members having a say in their society is older than the Rochdale Pioneers,” says Mark…
Editorial: How much is a stake in your co-op worth?
Members are the most important part of a co-operative. Without them, we are nothing. One of the…
Can John Lewis teach us a better way to do business?
Right now, the John Lewis Partnership seems to be everyone’s favourite business. Its department stores offer quality and…