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West Midlands Ownership Hub launches with initial focus on creative sector

Newly elected Labour/Co-op mayor Richard Parker will work with sector bodies on the regional ownership hub,…

Report highlights role of co-ops in formalising the informal economy

Co-ops can provide a pathway to formalisation for all informal economy workers, says Streetnet International

Moroccan government adopts plan to preserve argan trees through co-ops

As global demand for argan oil grows, there are concerns over the impact of climate change,…

Retail co-ops call for level playing field ahead of EU elections

Euro Coop wants legislators to take account of the barriers co-operatives often face compared to traditional…

WFCU supports credit union digitisation in Ukraine

WFCU has implemented 11 relief and recovery programmes to support Ukraine’s credit unions

Channel Islands Co-op trials neurodivergent-friendly shopping

The scheme, being tested at four stores, will be rolled out across the society if it…

Co-op Group joins business action pledge on early childhood

The Group will use its Local Community Fund and network of academies, and is drawing on…

Heart of England Co-op promotes food chief Steve Browne to CEO 

Browne, who has been with the society since 2018, replaces Ali Kurji, who is retiring after…

Scotmid Co-op lifts trading profit to £4.3m for 2023

'The trading result indicates a resilience and, backed by a strong balance sheet, allows the society…

Radstock Co-op defies tough economy to grow profit and turnover

The society is in a strong position, says the report, but may need to make changes…

Central Co-op defies inflation to grow trading profit to £10m

'The cost-of-living crisis will continue to challenge consumer confidence and reduced spending,' warned CEO Debbie Robinson

Midcounties Co-op doubles operating profit before one-off write-downs

Operating profit before property revaluation rose to £9.5m, despite economic pressure on trade