Co-op Retail Conference highlights need for hero stories

Co-operatives UK hosted its annual event after another year that saw the consumer retail sector come…

How are co-ops of the Asia-Pacific accelerating gender equality?

Report on an ICA regional event on work by the sector to advance SDG5, with examples…

Can the credit union movement seize the day?

Report on the annual conference of the Association of British Credit Unions, with insights on community…

Co-op Credit Union adopts new brand identity

The new Money Co-op brand comes with a redesigned website, community hub and resources and support…

Co-operation beyond bars: How incarcerated people are finding purpose

Argentinian prison co-op Liberté began in 2014 as a small group of prisoners making and selling…

Survey shows strong consumer support for US co-operatives

The public told researchers that co-ops deliver on value for consumers, commitment to community and the…

How are co-ops promoting travel as a force for good?

A look at efforts by HF Holidays and Your Co-op Travel to make tourism more planet-friendly

Co-operation and co-operatives: origin stories

'The idea that a community held such wealth collectively or co-operatively raises questions about the origins…

Australian co-ops apex welcomes elderly care measures in budget

BCCM CEO Melina Morrison has also welcomed a report by the competition watchdog calling for more…

Lincolnshire Co-op pledges to raise £200k for Macmillan

The retailer's Community Champions scheme will combine the efforts of members, customers, and colleagues to support…

Central Co-op partners with Nous to help colleagues manage finances

The retailer is offering services through AI business Nous which helps people manage household bills and…

How can we improve the accounting framework for UK co-ops?

Researchers share findings from interviews with co-operators, accountants and regulators on reporting standards for co-ops