'The principle of co-operation between co-operatives is hugely important for small businesses like ours to remain…
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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
Environmental policies attract Midcounties Co-op’s 700,000th member
Tom Waggett was was presented with a luxury gift hamper and an energy-saving pack
