With an election looming, co-ops fight for space on the political agenda

'We need to embrace ideas that ensure that more people have an opportunity to gain more…

Calgary Co-op criticised by members after switching patronage payment to app

Until now, the profit share has been returned to members via an annual cheque payment

Tamworth Co-op CEO Julian Coles to retire in June

Coles, who has held the post since 2009, will be succeeded by Dan Welsh, the society’s…

World’s top 300 co-operatives had a joint turnover of US$2.4tn in 2021

The figures were confirmed in the 2023 edition of the World Cooperative Monitor, released today by…

Usaid launches $6m rural financial inclusion programme in Guatemala

The programme will be implemented by NCBA Clusa

Co-op Group scraps 2p member rewards in favour of member pricing

The move only affects Co-op Group members, NOT members of other independent retail societies

Calgary Co-op to acquire Care Pharmacies

The co-op says the acquisition falls in line with its focus on growth in health and…

Bright Future co-op launches new strategy for work with modern slavery survivors

'It’s about making a heck of a difference to people’s lives, that magic word dignity, and…

New year, new co-ops on the rise around the UK

A round-up of sector developments in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Norco dairy co-op rebuilds for future flood resilience

'When I see all the staff back in the room, seeing old faces, it's nice, it's…

Swoboda conference examines current issues and trends for credit unions

The conference looked at how credit unions can embark on successful digital transformations

End of year Q&A: Rose Marley, CEO, Co-operatives UK

'We had to take some major steps in terms of understanding what we’ve termed the democratic…