Updates on the Co-operative Retail Society Network, a development partnership between retail societies and Plunkett UK
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Scotmid Co-op announces Alzheimer Scotland as its new charity partner
The partnership includes awareness campaigning alongside fundraising
Fairtrade Foundation CEO Eleanor Harrison on hope, fairness and co-ops
'There’s never been a more important time to be purchasing on fair trading terms and fair…
Co-ops talk culture at Unesco’s Mondiacult conference
The discussion follows recognition of organising as a co-op as an intangible cultural heritage
Matt Bland on Labour conference: ‘We must seize this opportunity with both hands’
'Mutuals are at the heart of building a more inclusive, resilient and community-focused economy'
Labour conference: Co-ops position themselves as inclusive growth enablers
Economic growth, a priority for Keir Starmer’s government, has been a central theme at the Labour…
Midcounties Co-op hails milestone of more than 500,000 volunteer hours
The society has marked its 20th anniversary with a list of 20 landmark achievements, from membership…
Insurance mutual Shepherd’s Friendly announces new CEO
Jonathan Sandell joins from Lloyd's Bank and replaces Ann-Marie O’Dea, who steps down after more than…
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…
Co-ops set sights on Doha to call for more sector support
Sector leaders will use the World Summit for Social Development to highlight the work co-ops do…
