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Co-op Group members back move to extend support to Fairtrade suppliers

Motion 10 at the Co-op Group's AGM welcomed the support for Fairtrade being demonstrated by the…

Central England launches its first Dementia Friendly store

The society has given specialist training to colleagues in Ripley and put signage in place to…

What can Co-op Group members achieve with their votes at the AGM?

As the Group gets ready for this year’s meeting, here's a look at how membership democracy…

Co-op Group AGM 2017: Preview of the fringe events

A new series of sessions for members will look at issues such as recycling, Fairtrade and…

John Lewis revises profit by £36m over breach of national minimum wage rules

The exceptional charge relates to pay averaging at the employee-owned retailer, which also reported sales growth…

John Lewis report highlights corporate responsibility achievements

The employee-owned retailer has looked at carbon emissions, mental health awareness and the fight against modern…

Co-op AGM passes motion to review pay ratio from top to bottom

A members’ motion aimed at addressing pay gap was passed at the Co-operative Group’s AGM today.…

Lincolnshire Co-operative donated £290,000 to homelessness charities

14 organisations have been given a financial boost from the society at a time when demands…

General election: Social Economy Alliance launches manifesto for inclusive economy

Proposals to “reshape British boardrooms” include a reform of co-op law, incentives for good business behaviour…

Tamworth Co-operative records its best annual results for 25 years

The Staffordshire society recorded a trading surplus of £1.1m, up 31.8% on the previous year

Chelmsford Star lifts trading profit by more than 16% as it celebrates 150th anniversary

The society says its core grocery turnover outperformed the market despite challenging conditions on the high…

UK’s newest student housing co-op calls for members and begins property hunt

The venture is the latest addition to a movement that has seen viable co-ops established in…