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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…

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…

Principle 5 plans launch for journal of political co-operation

Co-opolitics will look at 'how co-operative institutions can address some of the structural problems facing Britain'

Plunkett UK opens entries for its community business awards

'The stories we hear are a powerful testament to what can be achieved when people come…

Cwmpas urges co-op sector to engage with new-look Sennedd

It is important to introduce an influx of new assembly members to democratic business models, says…

Marking a decade of community shares in Scotland

A report says the £21.8m raised in citizen finance has leveraged in over £32m in additional…

Lincolnshire Co-op delivers funding boost for 42 food banks

Lincolnshire Co-op’s Community Champions scheme has launched a fundraising drive for food banks across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire,…