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Show filtersHow are co-operatives perceived by the public in Canada, France, Brazil and Japan?
A new study presented at the International Summit of Cooperatives in Quebec looks at how the…
Co-ops are targeting creative thinkers among customers and outsiders
A recent study by the Vienna University of Economics and Business found that new product ideas generated by…
What will Donald Trump do for co-operatives?
Now that America has chosen its 45th president, co-operatives will be wondering what Donald Trump can do…
What did Obama do for co-operatives in the White House?
Throughout his two terms as President of the United States, Barack Obama carried out a number of…
Kathy Bardswick to retire from the Co-operators
Kathy Bardswick, president and chief executive of the Co-operators, has announced her retirement from the organisation…
Spanish agricultural co-ops debate TTIP
Agricultural co-operatives from Valencia in Spain explored the challenges facing their sector during a one-day conference…
Young leaders give advice on engaging youth in co-ops
Engaging young people in co-operatives was a key topic at the International Summit of Cooperatives in…
Lincolnshire Co-operative announces record sales of £301m
Announcing its annual results for 2015/2016, Lincolnshire Co-operative revealed an £8.6m boost in sales, which reached…
Could blockchain technology put co-ops at the front of the digital revolution?
Emerging technology was a recurring theme at the International Summit of Co-operatives in Quebec last month, where delegates…
SME co-operatives use inter-co-operation tools to remain strong and transform society
With small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) making up an overwhelming part of the co-operative movement, a session…
SAMA becomes first Fairtrade-certified gold co-operative in Africa
Syanyonja Artisan Miners’ Alliance (SAMA) in Uganda has become the first artisanal small scale mining co-operative…
