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Co-op Group reports first-half profit after growing its quick commerce arm

The retailer recorded an underlying pre-tax profit of £3m for the six months, up from a…

Scotmid Co-op beats consumer nerves to report £2.1m half year profit

'Tight cost control, utilisation of technology and a focus on pleasing our customers has allowed us…

Co-op Group launches campaign to mark National Inclusion Week

'We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected'

Co-op Group updates its Apiary programme for smaller suppliers

The retailer will now run an accelerator alongside its incubator for small suppliers

Co-op Group study highlights food crisis facing Britain’s youth

Research conducted by the retailer with Barnardo's found a quarter of young people find it hard…

Change at top for Fairtrade Foundation with new chair, and CEO moving on

Dr Nyagoy Nyong’o is the new chair of trustees, while chief executive Michael Gidney is leaving…

Scotmid Co-op acquires funeral business, adding 24 sites to portfolio

'This is an exciting acquisition for Scotmid and is absolutely in line with our strategy to…

Co-op Group launches 24-hour delivery services from city stores

The move is a response to demand for quick grocery delivery from consumers such as shift…

Irish agri co-op Lakeland Dairies launches student bursary

£2,000 a year will be awarded to students studying relevant subjects such as agricultural science, dairy…

Ripple Energy co-op urges government to ease barriers to community energy

'Energy co-operatives democratise energy ownership by enabling people to be part of large-scale projects'

Scotmid Funerals donates £10k to bereavement charity Cruse Scotland

It is the co-op's fourth donation to the charity since 2020, bringing the total financial support…

When social media goes bad, should co-ops break things off with their X?

How should ethical organisations respond to the changing tone of social media platforms?