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Keynote speakers announced for this year’s ICA research conference

Wiebe Draijer from Rabobank, Simel Esim from the ILO and Prof Murray Fulton from the University…

Obituary: Bruce Thordarson (1948-2018), former director general of the ICA

Mr Thordarson 'will be remembered as a remarkably staunch advocate for co-operatives all around the world'

Lakeland Daries reports 28% increase in revenues and a profit of €15.9m

'Our global growth has been driven by our strategy, investments, product range and the high quality…

Co-op Group publishes figures on antibiotics use in its supply chains

The move is part of the retailer’s updated policy on antibiotics amid fears of a human…

Scotmid backs efforts to tackle homelessness in Edinburgh

The society is funding a community hub at the Social Bite Village which has been set…

Southern Co-op stores raise money for children’s A&E ward

The society has also teamed up with the Wheatsheaf Trust to help people facing employment barriers

REI’s new product standards raise the sustainability bar

The standards - published in the leisure retail co-op's 80th year - 'are changing the conversation'…

Musical marriage for East of England Co-op and a tech startup

The society is offering download cards from streaming service SupaPass promoting local artists

Operating profits up £5.3m at Central England Co-operative

The society’s annual report paid tribute to colleagues after a 'very encouraging and resilient performance'

Latest community support from the Heart of England Co-operative

The society has raised £50,000 for its charity partner Guide Dogs and helped causes such as…

Discounted energy for Midlands residents thanks to co-op partnership

Co-op Energy has partnered with Midlands-based WHG to make a new tariff available to 21,000 homes

Coop Switzerland launches locally sourced ‘Hay Milk’ dairy range

The new products use milk sourced from cows fed exclusively on Swiss hay