Gottschlich has extensive experience in the retail sector, including as former CEO of Lidl UK
Nigerian government announces digital transformation plan for co-ops
'Digitalisation will strengthen co-operative institutions, increase trust, improve service delivery, reduce fraud, and unlock new opportunities'
Kenya’s Co-op University plans solar development to supply grid
The project will be delivered in partnership with circular economy developer Dahai Shandong to save costs
Government must do more to save community pubs, warns Plunkett UK
Plunkett UK has expressed disappointment at the government’s announcement of a 15% discount on pubs’ business…
ICA looks at questions around national co-op law
Santosh Kumar of the ICA speaks to Co-op News about the complex question of the role…
Co-op Group plans 18 new stores and openings in first quarter
The first opening of the year is a store serving new neighbourhood development of Willowbrook Park,…
Cicopa launches study of global industrial and service co-op sector
The network represents an estimated 52,767 co-ops, employing over 2.1 million workers
Abcul and BSA urge reform to drive credit union and building society growth
Apex CEOs Matt Bland and Sarah Harrison made policy recommendations to MPs on the Treasury Select…
Grain co-op Openfield reports £50k annual profit
Operating costs fell 5.6% to £13.5m, while group revenues were down 13.7% to £479m
Meet… Giuseppe Guerini, president of Cooperatives Europe
'These first six months as president have already been very intense because they also coincide with…
Scotmid names six winners of its local suppliers competition
'We’re proud to support local suppliers and help innovative brands take the next step in their…
Co-op Group funds £2m scheme to offer green industry skills to youth
The fund will 'support initiatives helping young people build the skills, confidence and networks needed to…

