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East of England Co-op returns to profit with £1m trading surplus

The society credits the result to a year of considered investment and reshaping of its business…

Co-op Group says it is in ‘recovery phase’ after cyber attack

The retailer told shoppers it is 'taking steps to bring our systems gradually back online in…

Obituary: Dr Rita Rhodes (1934-2025)

A prominent co-operative educationist, author and historian, her career included roles at the Co-operative Union, ICA…

Lincolnshire Co-op announces pay deal after talks with Usdaw

The society has also honoured colleagues and branches across its business estate at its annual awards

Co-op Group opens first in-store banking hub

The retailer is working with Cash Access UK to offer a shared banking space at its…

Co-operatives help to correct the imbalance in trade 

An article by Fairtrade International looking at the impact of coffee-growing co-ops in Ethiopia, as we…

Theme announced for 2025 International Day of Cooperatives

The celebration aims to showcase co-operatives’ role in building 'inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities'

REI members reject all three board candidates in election

A worker-led campaign at the US retail co-op encouraged members to vote ‘no’ against candidates that…

US co-op grocers outpace traditional rivals in sales growth

National Co+op Grocers attributes the success to the community ownership model and local sourcing

Woccu says support for Ukrainian credit unions will continue despite USAID cuts

The projects will be continued using funds raised by WFCU’s Rally the Movement campaign which followed…

New UK trade deals: what do they mean for co-ops?

Reaction from the UK National Farmers Union and the US National Council of Farmer Cooperatives

Chelmsford Star reports trading loss of £746k after year of ‘challenges’

The board said it hoped to recover 'with continued diligence, financial controls and the implementation of…