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Co-op Group speeds up new stores programme

With lockdown driving shoppers towards convenience stores the Group is looking to open more three stores…

Unite calls on Co-op Group to rethink Markerstudy insurance deal

The union joined Tony Lloyd MP for a protest outside the Rochdale Pioneers Museum on Toad…

Irish Co-operative Organisation Society launches guide on how to start a co-op

The Irish government is also planning 'a complete overhaul' of the existing legislation on co-operatives

Co-ops and adversity: Examples from Australia

Melina Morrison of apex body BCCM looks to examples in Canada and from Australia's past to…

How is Covid-19 affecting young people – and how can the Co-op College help?

'Accessibility has been key to everything we have done, and we wanted to make the sessions…

Singapore federation launches co-operative social enterprise business challenge

The first prize winner of the Open Category will receive a SD$10,000 in seed funding to…

Cooperatives are a key constituent of the social and solidarity economy, says ICA

The apex body would welcome a UN resolution on the Social and Solidarity Economy

A Fairtrade story: Celebrating the history of Traidcraft

Sarah Alldred, international programmes manager at the Co-operative College, looks at an inspiring new study of…

Arts co-operatives make plans after Covid brings the curtain down

How co-ops in the arts sector are responding to the financial crisis brought on by the…

The fight against the scourge of modern slavery: Co-operating for a brighter future

Bright Future – which works with survivors of forced labour – is converting to the co-op…

Obituary: Celebrating Chris Herries, 1947-2020

Tributes from across the UK co-op movement

Lakeland Diaries reports €1bn group revenues

The co-op says it is prepared to face the market challenges ahead