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Challenges for consumer co-ops: Rethinking economic value and communication

Campaigns on fairness, climate change and broken markets are 'call back to co-operation’s radical roots', says…

Canadian agri-food co-op Sollio Cooperative Group reports CA$337.5m loss

'Every decision is considered in light of the current situation and the future, and decisions are…

From crisis to co-operation: Future Co-ops 2023

Delegates looked at co-op solutions for issues like digital exclusion, housing, fuel poverty and food insecurity

Circular economy strategies and business models resonate with co-ops in Quebec

Co-ops can help embed of circular economy practices in a strongly sustainable manner, says a study…

More Singaporean co-ops adopt the Tripartite Standards

Each standard – developed by the government with unions and employers – includes a set of…

Co-ops and corporations: Can they collaborate more on the UN’s 2030 Agenda?

Co-op leaders joined discussions at a side event of the UN Commission for Social Development last…

Fairtrade Fortnight 2023 highlights climate crisis

Over 27 February – 12 March 2023, the Fairtrade Foundation is spotlighting the effects of climate…

Cooperatives and USA Black History Month: ‘Co-op History is Black History’

A look back on how the New Economy Coalition has marked Black History Month in the…

UKSCS Conference takes a look at consumer co-ops as a force for good

If human society is transitioning from consumerism to citizenship, what part can retail co-ops play in…

BCCM chief gives evidence to Australian Senate on value of co-op sector

Melina Morrison wants legislation on the National Reconstruction Fund to put co-ops on equal footing when…

Filipino co-ops discuss digital at their first national congress

Digitisation is needed to future-proof co-ops and open up new markets, says the NCBC

16,000 people sign up to Ripple Energy’s third consumer-owned energy project

'People are gradually finding out that better green energy options are available and when they do…