Workers at REI Coop march on Seattle HQ with contract demands

Grievances include the growth of erratic part-time hours and the co-op's sickness policy and health care…

Co-op Group announces delivery partnership with Uber Direct

The move is part of a wider retail sector trend for working with tech platforms, which…

South Wales credit unions merge in bid to tackle high street banking deserts

Newport Credit Union says its merger with Smart Money Cymru will deliver access to online banking…

Grain co-op Openfield partners with farming charity FCN to support members

The move comes as 'as the entire agricultural sector continues to face into challenging times and…

Jeremy Hunt budget does too little for co-ops say sector representatives

Community business and co-ops need more support, say sector bodies, although there was a welcome for…

Co-operatives UK co-helms scheme to boost social economy in Greater Manchester

Backed by regional mayor Andy Burnham, the project will launch a new co-op, Our Business, to…

Co-op Group announces pay rise to at least £12 an hour for frontline store workers

'We believe this investment in our colleagues is of paramount importance to recognise their outstanding commitment…

Broadcasting co-op works to challenge ageism and give older people a voice

We speak to Mervyn Eastman, co-founder of the Later Life Audio and Radio Co-operative

Newcastle’s Jazz Co-op hosts festival to celebrate Globe venue’s tenth anniversary

'Ten years ago the Globe was a failing pub. Today it is a thriving grassroots venue…

Proposed rule changes at Channel Islands Co-op fail to pass member vote

'We extend our gratitude to our members for actively participating and exercising their democratic privilege'

Book review: Nathan Schneider looks for ways to democratise online spaces

'The ways people can and cannot collectively self-govern in daily online life ... have been constrained…

Plan for Scottish co-op centre gets £1.9m boost from Lottery Heritage Fund

'It will be a celebration of our heritage, a supportive resource for our community and a…