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How retailers can connect with their communities by going ‘hyperlocal’

Hyperlocal is a marketing buzzword to remind big brands to connect with their communities – and…

How you can join a co-operative solution for Real Farming

Land banking is a popular game for entrepreneurs that sows rich rewards. Land is bought by…

Europe, renewables and the future of community energy

In its recently released Clean Energy Package, the European Commission finally acknowledged that energy communities –…

Travel co-ops and the rise of sustainable tourism

Every year, over one billion international tourists pack their bags to go on holiday, creating millions…

Petition demands name change for Co-operative Bank if it is sold into private hands

An online petition is calling on the banking regulator to order the Co-operative Bank to change…

Innovative food co-op sees NHS patients growing food at GP surgeries

A food co-operative set up by a GP surgery is helping patients to grow food in Lambeth,…

Canadian body opens applications for co-op research scholarships

Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) is welcoming applications for scholarship programmes aimed at co-operative researchers. The first…

Co-op signs deal with BT to overhaul its network infrastructure

Broadband provider BT has signed a multi-million pound five-year contract to provide a new fibre network…

The Co-operators funded project provides work experience for marginalised Canadians

In St John’s, a city on Newfoundland, Canada, a community café is offering work experience to marginalised people.…

Co-op surprises mum with special Mother’s Day present

The Co-op Group has launched a Mother’s Day ad campaign encouraging people to plan the perfect…

The time is now for co-op business to lead the way on ethical advertising

Co-operatives have an opportunity to be innovative leaders in corporate social responsibility (CSR). Over the past…

Stop Funding Hate steps up campaign on Co-op advertising in the Mail, Sun and Express

Campaign group Stop Funding Hate has repeated its call for the Co-op Group to stop advertising…