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

Health co-operatives are on the rise, IHCO report finds

The growth is a reaction to rising demand and pressure on the public purse, says the…

Co-op Group releases new report on its sustainability and ethical policies

#TheCoopWay looks at issues such as carbon emissions, community investment and modern slavery

Scotmid backs efforts to tackle homelessness in Edinburgh

The society is funding a community hub at the Social Bite Village which has been set…

REI’s new product standards raise the sustainability bar

The standards - published in the leisure retail co-op's 80th year - 'are changing the conversation'…

Musical marriage for East of England Co-op and a tech startup

The society is offering download cards from streaming service SupaPass promoting local artists

Operating profits up £5.3m at Central England Co-operative

The society’s annual report paid tribute to colleagues after a 'very encouraging and resilient performance'

Co-op Group plans to treble the number of its academy schools

The multi-million pound scheme will take the number of Co-op Academies from 12 to 40 in…