Co-op Group will end last-minute food sales and donate goods to charity

The retailer says the scheme will tackle the problem of food waste and help feed the…

Midcounties Co-op reports 16.5% rise in operating profits

The society hailed strong performances in its Food, Childcare, Funeral, Travel and Flexible Benefits businesses

Ecology Building Society reports record profit and savings growth

The ethical lender is celebrating more than 30 years of uninterrupted profitability

How do co-op retailers rate on the gender pay gap?

Retail societies have reported their figures in line with new government regulations

Can we have a Fair Trade economy?

Ed Mayo from Co-operatives UK and Erinch Sahan from the World Fair Trade Organization make a…

Southern Co-operative reports 9% growth in annual income

Gross profit increased to £121m from £111m in the previous year, with members’ share of profits…

Lincolnshire Co-op reports half-year sales growth but trading surplus hit by rising costs

The retailer continued to invest in its businesses and the community as sales rose 4.6% to…

Governance and the co-operative difference

How does the movement rate against other forms of business models which are pitching to be…

Shortlist announced for Co-operative of the Year 2018

Voting is now open for the awards, which sees 17 co-ops and six councils nominated across…

Co-op training and research is crucial in the age of technology, says Ariel Guarco

The president of the ICA explored how co-ops could use the opportunities brought by new technology

Scotmid reports sales growth – but trading profit falls to £4.8m

'The resilience we have shown over the last few years will continue in 2018 as we…

Co-operative councils share best practices of working with local communities

A series of case studies sets out projects including housing, youth employment and mental health