Heart of England Co-op sees annual loss worsen to £3.2m

The society says it faced exceptional costs of £2.5m and will enter a period of borrowing…

Southern Co-op blames £2.6m loss on thefts and running costs

CEO Mark Smith said the cost of retail crime rose to £8m - calling it an…

Building societies discuss co-operation, growth and regulation

The conference included a co-operative banking forum with panellists from the UK, Brazil, Australia and Europe

Co-operatives: A better way to build, own and live

'Housing developers build units, co-operatives build homes and communities'

Woccu’s Rally the Movement campaign expands to Guatemala and Kenya

$650,000 will be distributed to credit union development projects in Guatemala, Kenya and Ukraine this year

Midcounties reports increased operating profit of £11m

The retail society says gross sales and revenue also rose, with growth in its food, early…

Channel Islands Co-op returns to profit despite ‘volatile market’

The retailer reported a net surplus of £0.8m - a marked turnaround from the previous year’s…

New Mexico electric co-op launches efforts to develop safe hydrogen power

It is hoped the new hydrogen grid will help the co-op serve its 30,000 customers around…

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…

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…