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Fair finance: How should retail co-ops work with credit unions?

Co-operative ideas to tackle financial exclusion were discussed at the Co-op Retail Conference

Co-op Retail Conference: Co-operating in challenging times

Debbie Robinson of OurCoop, Ben Stimson of Southern Co-op and Martin Rogers of the Co-op Group…

Co-op lessons from a pupose-led ice cream business

Ben & Jerry's shared insights to the Co-op Retail Conference for turning principles into practice

Luxembourg parliament calls on government to support housing co-ops

Luxembourg’s legislature, the Chamber of Deputies, has unanimously adopted a motion calling on ministers to develop…

Grocery sector insights at the Co-op Retail Conference

Graham MacLean from the Institute of Grocery Distribution shared insights into changing shopper habits, economic pressures…

Coop Exchange announces wind-down citing capital problems

It says the £14m required 'proved beyond the mandate or allocation capacity of many mission-aligned investors'

Plunkett announces buddy scheme for co-ops and community retailers

It aims to launch the initiative in time for Co-ops Fortnight

Co-op Retail Conference policy session: energy, cyber and business rates

Policy changes could reduce red tape in planning, rates and sharing solutions

Co-op Group expands electric home delivery fleet in £1.5m deal

The retailer says the move will help it reach its net zero goals and expand its…

Sunderland Council works with local credit union on financial inclusion

The authority will help NEFirst offer financial products based on affordability rather than credit score

Starmer government sets out plans for credit union reform

Ministers want to lift the cap on the common bond to allow a credit union to…

Stirchley Co-op Development project under threat

The site was designed for co-op business and residential use but is facing financial shortfalls after…