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International Day of Co-operatives to highlight movement’s role in sustainable development

The International Co-operative Alliance says this year's event, on 1 July, will focus on work to…

Alison Hands takes the reins as new CEO at Lincolnshire Co-op

Hands brings more than 33 years experience in retail to the society, which operates over 220…

Coop Czech expands automatic store concept to rural areas

Coop Czech first trialled staffless stores last year

Central Co-op to roll out apprenticeships in its funeral business

'Our apprenticeship allows individuals to learn what it takes to help our families when they need…

Co-operative effort helps Belizean credit unions recover from Hurricane Lisa

BCUL provided US$20,000, matching grants of $10,000 from WFCU and CCCU’s Development Foundation

Woccu launches fellowship programme for women and young professionals

Two successful applicants will join Woccu's board as observers

Next steps for Central Co-op’s Malawi Partnership

Central Co-op developed a programme of support for co-ops in Malawi to transform their trading capacity

How Central Co-op is helping Ukrainian women rebuild their lives in the UK

Two Ukrainian women shared their stories of escaping war at the Central Co-op Women's Voices event

Central Co-op holds Women’s Voices event to celebrate International Women’s Day

'I didn’t go to an elite school. I didn’t spend my youth dreaming about being king…

European co-ops respond to provisional deal on renewable energy directive

Copa and Cogeca viewed the agreement as “an acceptable compromise” but REScoop criticised it for sticking…

Walk for Plunkett campaign launched to raise funds for community business charity

Sponsored walks, Three Peaks Challenge and walking holiday competition planned for charity fundraiser

International Labour Organization runs co-op training for Laos coffee farmers

The course aimed to encourage the advancement of co-operatives in Laos’ coffee-growing regions