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Sustainability update from worker co-op Suma Wholefoods

The report looks at six key areas: net zero, nature, zero waste, decent work, healthy and…

Central Co-op and Midcounties in discussions around landmark merger

If approved, the combined society would unite over one million members, 13,000 colleagues and annual sales of £1.8bn

Central Co-op CEO Debbie Robinson on a new chapter for Chelmsford Star

Set up in 1867 by Essex iron workers, the iconic independent retail society merged with Central…

Northern Ireland eel co-op at risk from Lough pollution

Paul Gosling looks at the plight of Lough Neagh Fisherman's Co-operative which was forced to suspend…

Swoboda and NEF look for a new vision for UK credit unions

The research project brings together credit unions, stakeholders and policymakers to find a way forward for…

Six-month educational course on co-ops to be held in Belfast

Funded by the Department for the Economy, the course will be delivered by Trademark Belfast and…

Labour’s £5bn community renewal plan includes co-op development unit

Starmer's government, which is looking to revive its fortunes in the polls, hopes the plan will…

Scotmid Co-op reports £112k trading profit after ‘challenging year’

Difficulties included the cyber attack on the Co-op Group, which disrupted supply chains and affected stock…

Co-op Group says cyber attack cost £206m in lost sales in half-year report

The Group said a healthy balance sheet has given it the strength to withstand the attack…

East of England Co-op announces £115k in community grants

Charities supported include Hope After Suicide Loss, Cam Sight and Norwich City Community Sports Foundation

Lincolnshire Co-op refreshes 31 sites after £4m investment

The long-term plan will see work done at around 40 trading outlets each year with approximately…

Channel Islands Co-op hails growth in turnover at half-year meeting

The society is also launching a new membership app with rewards, tailored offers, and interactive features