In its recently released Clean Energy Package, the European Commission finally acknowledged that energy communities –…
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Travel co-ops and the rise of sustainable tourism
Every year, over one billion international tourists pack their bags to go on holiday, creating millions…
Obituary: Pam Walker, teacher and lifelong co-operator
Pam Walker (1953-2017) was a gifted teacher and a natural co-operator. Her talents came together when…
Obituary: Michael Jones, founder of jeweller and wholefood co-ops
Michael Jones, who handed over his jewellery business as a co-operative to his staff in 1970,…
Successful credit union growth: lessons to learn from the USA experience
How can credit unions be successful? Make money, stay solvent and grow, says Bill Hampel, chief policy…
Howard Brodsky tells co-ops to go beyond great service by providing the unexpected
To win in today’s competitive world, co-ops must provide the unexpected to their customers, says Howard Brodsky, co-founder…
What will the digital revolution mean for co-operative businesses and their members?
From online accounting to live video streaming, digital technologies are transforming the way we do business.…
Can buying groups help consumer co-ops address market challenges?
With competition from discounters, online retailers and potential trade tariffs post Brexit, co-op retailers are exploring…
Obituary: Paul Bull, devoted servant of the Co-op Party
Paul Bull, a long-standing activist for the Co-operative Party, has died aged 60. He served the Party…
Meet… Amelia Cargo, Co-op communicator and LGBT leader
Amelia Cargo works for the Co-operative Group as communications officer in the New Stores team based…
Credit unions are the original challenger banks, but can they take collective action?
Following a series of high profile setbacks, it seems like we’re approaching the end of the…
