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NCBA Clusa to rebrand as U.S. Co-ops
The new name 'immediately connects the association with the businesses and communities we represent'
OurCoop rebrands its travel and utilities arms after merger
The relaunches follow the merger of Central, Midcounties and Chelmsford Star co-operatives
Meet … Dr José Alves de Souza Neto, president, Cooperativas de las Américas
We speak to the president of the ICA's regional office as he prepares to welcome delegates…
White paper commissioned by Co-op Group warns of high street criminality
The retailer says it is important that government and local authorities act to disrupt organised crime…
Three Puerto Rican co-ops join Federal Home Loan Bank System
The move means co-ops can access long-term capital to expand mortgage lending for low and moderate…
No peace without economic resilience: Why the CM50 is so important
Jan Kellett, who is executive lead of the CM50, following a career in development, including most…
Why the Grimond Society wants co-ops back on the Lib Dem agenda
'Co-operatives aren’t just a run-of-the-mill left-wing Labour idea, but something that’s actually agreed upon by people…
Copa and Cogeca welcome EU proposals on food procurement
The apexes say the plan marks a “potential shift in how Europe uses public spending, notably…
Plunkett sets out five-year ambition for rural community business movement
'When local people are given the opportunity to take ownership of the issues that matter to…
Workers.coop’s podcast is building an archive of worker co-op stories
Punchcard explores topics ranging from governance and co-operative culture to anti-racism, class and migration
