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Seven ways to promote your co-operative difference
In a crowded and busy market, how can you distinguish your business? Evidence shows that people…
The goal of sport co-operatives
Team games have always been about co-operation – working together for a common goal (in many…
Co-operative Group sets out its bold vision for the future
“Championing a better way of doing business for you and your communities,” is the new business…
The big bang; how demutualisation of building societies failed
The ‘Big Bang’ reform of the capital markets in the City of London in 1986 marked…
Is the John Lewis model perfect for the Co-operative Group?
Over the past year, the Co-operative Group’s issues have been well-documented. But would these problems be…
Phone Co-op sim cards are now available in Co-operative Food stores
Pay-as-you-go sim cards from the Phone Co-op are rolling out for sale in more than 3,800…
Who controls and owns the Co-operative Group?
Eight million members own at least £1 each in the Co-operative Group. But another portion of…
Why education is so important for co-operatives
Co-operatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers and employees so they can…
How much do co-operatives pay their directors?
While it is hard to make broad comparisons on how businesses choose to remunerate their directors,…
From farm to fruit bowl …
The El Guabo producer co-operative has a role in every step of the journey of their…