Seed fund launched to boost growth of digital platform co-ops

The move comes as new research explores ways to scale up the sector

Meet … Robert Kelly, chief executive of Abcul

'The principle of co-operation between co-operatives is hugely important for small businesses like ours to remain…

Puerto Rican credit unions receive federal government funding

The scheme enables traditional banks to invest in community development credit unions

Case study: New retail models at the Co-op Group

As part of our look at the changing face of retail, here's some new innovations at…

Plant nursery co-op for disabled workers to open cafe

'We want everyone to feel that they have ownership of the venture and have a say…

World digest: Argentine co-op hit by hackers, plus news from Vietnam, Spain and Canada

Data at the utility provider was 'kidnapped' by an online attacker who demanded payment for its…

Modern retail redrawn: The future shock hits the high street

The rise of digital has hit traditional retailers hard - so how should the co-op sector…

Collaboration within the credit union sector: case studies from Ireland, Scotland and England

In its first edition, the conference looked at achieving scale through effective collaboration while remaining true…

The Midcounties Co-operative reaches 100,000 food bank donation milestone

The retailer boosted its efforts via partnerships with local food banks, schools and community start-ups

Future Co-ops: A fun but focused search for ways to spread the co-op message

Barbara Rainford looks back at this year’s event, organised by development consultancy Co-operative Futures to promote…

How do we make co-operative deserts bloom?

This year’s Future Co-ops movement saw a series of creative sessions to develop new strategies to…

Calgary Co-op ventures into cannabis market

Last year Canada became the second country in the world to legalise the drug