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Meet … Karen Scott, chief executive of Scotmid Co-op
'In 10 years, I see Scotmid as a thriving, independent co-operative society, continuing to grow and…
Co-op Group announces above-inflation pay rise for frontline store workers
Usdaw union members have voted to accept an increase in hourly rates to at least £12.60…
Manchester Credit Union lottery raises cash for local causes
Funds go to a mental health support organisation, an NHS charity, a foodbank and a sports…
Sussex food co-op faces closure as funding dries up
Havens Food Co-op collects and redistributes over-produced, mislabelled and 'wonky' food from supermarkets
US agri co-op giant CHS announces rural community grants
Ten rural community projects in the US have received grants from agri co-op CHS to improve…
Uruguay hosts International Year of Cooperatives regional launch
Uruguay’s National Cooperative Institute (Inacooop) launched the International Year of Cooperatives during an event in Punta…
Top 100 US co-ops earn annual revenue $324bn, sector impact report reveals
Apex body NCBA-Clusa has published its latest overview of the national co-op sector, based on data…
Southern Co-op CEO Mark Smith announces decision to retire
Smith, who has led the co-op since 2009, will be succeeded in the role by Ben…
US National Co-op Bank hands out $151k to non-profit organisations
The bank has also closed substantial loans recently to support co-operative housing and elderly social care…
Central relights Derby’s Co-op Cow to celebrate International Year
The metal structure was designed and built by the Derby Co-op Society in 1955 as a…
