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How do you market the co-operative identity?

Representatives of Midcounties and Openfield discussed the issue at Congress

Co-op culture in Europe: Cecop’s work to bring nations together

Agreeing a common message was a challenge for Cecop’s members as well as other co-operative sectoral…

Southern Co-op stores provide homes for protected bat species

‘We wanted to make sure we protected the bat population and gave them a home for…

Bristol Credit Union celebrates birthday with ambitious growth plan

‘It’s amazing to see how far we’ve come over the last 20 years by focusing on…

How does having a co-op culture impact leadership in a business?

Suma Wholefoods and Lincolnshire Co-operative share tips for a successful leadership strategy

Co-op Group launches business transformation programme

New systems are being tested in 24 stores, across five categories with 15 suppliers and around…

What is co-op culture?

'A focused organisational culture gives a co-operative a sense of mission that makes it a formidable…

Meet… Olly Young, director at Chelsmford Star

We speak to the youngest director to ever serve on the board at the Essex-based retail…

UK banking watchdog wants to expand credit union sector

The Financial Conduct Authority wants the law updated to level the playing field against high-cost lenders

Co-op Group expands till-less payment tech to more stores

The technology sits along existing payment methods, including cashiers and self-scan tills

Regulation and funding gap halt growth of renewable energy co-ops in Germany

The main challenges faced are reduced support payments and the switch to auctions for licenses for…

Call for Rural Community Business Awards nominees

Applications are open to inspiring local enterprises that benefit rural communities