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Fairtrade Foundation appoints Eleanor Harrison as CEO

Harrison, who has been given the OBE for services to international development, takes up the role…

European social economy experts launch sector report at Davos

The survey set out to help the sector better understand where SEs are and what challenges…

London Community Credit Union goes into administration

Formed in 2010 as part of an anti-poverty drive by the local authority, the credit union…

Co-ops want ‘balanced approach’ to EU-Ukraine trade liberalisation

European agri co-ops have joined a call by industry stakeholders calling for “a carefully balanced approach”…

Clockwise Credit Union recognised for its fight against loan sharks

The Leicester-based ethical lender is now an official accredited partner of the England Illegal Money Lending…

Coventry Building Society appoints new CEO at Co-op Bank

Andrea Melville, who joins from Santander, will also serve as group chief commercial officer at the…

Ukraine’s credit unions benefit from regulatory updates

The changes, which follow advocacy work from global sector body Woccu, increase lending potential for the…

Co-op Group launches £820k fund for sustainable farming

Beef, lamb and dairy farmers will be rewarded for their efforts in reducing carbon emissions and…

Swiss retail co-op Migros reports 1.6% sales boost for 2024

The boost is partly down to a growth in online sales – but the shift to…

Central Co-op works with supplier Lyreco to curb environmental impact

The retail society is introducing chemical-free cleaning solutions and a more efficient method of dealing with…

Co-op Group business support scheme launches another search for suppliers

The Apiary programme has brought 27 suppliers to Group store shelves since 2022

Shepherds Friendly launches first TV ad after hitting 150,000 policy milestone

The 200-year-old, Greater Manchester-based society is using a multi-media marketing strategy based on a theme of…