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Midcounties awarded top rating in BitC’s 2017 Corporate Responsibility Index

The society, one of just three organisations to gain the top rating, was recognised for its…

2017 results: How did the UK’s retail co-ops perform in a challenging year?

Turnover up but profit down among the UK's co-operative retail societies

Midcounties Co-operative reports sales increase but lower profit

The society reported sales of £1.35bn and a profit before significant items of £11.4 m, in…

Fairtrade Fortnight: Retailers spread the message on giving the world a better deal

Another successful Fairtrade Fortnight (27 February to 12 March) saw co-operative retailers spread the message with…

Travel co-ops and the rise of sustainable tourism

Every year, over one billion international tourists pack their bags to go on holiday, creating millions…

Nominations open for Co-operatives UK elections

Co-operatives UK has opened nominations for its board and worker co‑op council elections. The sector body…

Co-op Energy commits to community energy development

Co-op Energy has announced a new range of targets for community energy development in the UK.…

How to run high-performing retail stores?

Co-op stores come in a range of shapes and sizes – from the local outlets of…

Recycling and energy conservation save Midcounties Co-op £1m a year

The Midcounties Co-operative is saving more than £1m a year through sustainability measures. The society, which operates more than 500…

Midcounties halts eviction process for homeless people in Oxford garage

Midcounties Co-operative has stopped its eviction process against a shelter set up by homeless people at…

David Bird appointed Co-operative Energy CEO

Co-operative Energy has appointed David Bird as its new chief executive. He joins the organisation from…

Midcounties Co-operative Travel predicts record trading year after December sales boost

The Midcounties Co-operative’s travel business saw like-for-like sales growth of 16% for the month of December after…