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Chelmsford Star reports sales growth of 3.9% in half-yearly results

Chief executive Barry Wood says the results were driven by strong performances in its core food…

Co-op answers for a disaffected world: Interview with Ariel Guarco

We speak to the president of the International Co-operative Alliance as part of our look at…

Co-ops and a sense of belonging: A response to populism

We speak to John Duda, from US thinktank Democracy Collaborative

US co-ops band together in Hurricane Michael restoration efforts

'Crews from at least 14 states are converging on the impact zone and will work around…

Movement mourns former president of ICA Africa, Stanley Charles Muchiri

He was one of the most influential co-operative leaders in Africa

Co-operative councils meet to discuss a new model for democracy

'There’s a huge challenge that co-operative councils can lead on since national government won’t'

Green Party to include co-ops and community energy in new policy agenda

It pledges 'business as a force for good, for creativity, with a positive role to play…

Scotmid to reward customers for recycling

The scheme will initially run for a three-month period in Scotmid’s South Queensferry store

SAOS looks for new CEO as James Graham steps down

'After a challenging, but rewarding, 20 years, it’s time for someone else to take lead responsibility…

The rise of populism: Can co-operatives save democracy?

'We understand that people are more than units of production and consumption in a voracious economy…

Co-op Group organises visit to social enterprises to promote Social Saturday

Comedian Chris Addison was a special guest on the tour, which started at the Group’s Manchester…

Lincolnshire Co-operative raises £139,400 for service personnel and veterans

The funds raised will go to the RAF Benevolent Fund and the Royal British Legion