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Euro Coop to maintain a close relationship with UK retail co-ops after Brexit

'Of course, Brexit is not ideal, but having co-operatives around makes me worry less,' says Todor…

Chilean fans create co-operative league to revolutionise football

So far, the league has 30 teams of junior and adult amateur players, including female footballers

Farm and food co-ops urge EU to protect them from a no-deal Brexit

Copa-Cogeca calls for an orderly Brexit, including a transition period, to protect the agri-food chain

Fairtrade Fortnight: How you can help cocoa farmers to earn a living income

This year's campaign will encourage British people 'not to feed exploitation'

Meet … Robert Kelly, chief executive of Abcul

'The principle of co-operation between co-operatives is hugely important for small businesses like ours to remain…

The future of retail: New initiatives from co-ops in Italy and Switzerland

We take a look at Coop Italia’s new app, ShoppY, and Livique, the rebranded furniture store…

Entrepreneur Steve Gill on his plans to bring new tech to co-op retail

We catch up with the chief of VME, a software firm which is converting to a…

The state of retail: Japanese consumer-run co-op takes the sustainable route

'We have been creating the materials we need for our daily life through collaboration ... and…

The slow death of the Cyprus Co-op Bank

'Decisive intervention to save the bank never happened: yet earlier political intervention to influence lending practices…

Case study: New retail models at the Co-op Group

As part of our look at the changing face of retail, here's some new innovations at…

Back to the roots: A new group of Rochdale Pioneers set up shop to answer austerity

'I’ve been in situation where I couldn't afford to eat, and now I’m giving a bit…

Modern retail redrawn: The future shock hits the high street

The rise of digital has hit traditional retailers hard - so how should the co-op sector…