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Co-op Group defends itself against allegations of ‘toxic’ executive culture

A letter to board members seen by the BBC says senior team members are afraid to…

Co-op Group extends logistics deal with haulier Buffaload

A new five-year contract has been signed between Cambridgeshire haulier Buffaload and the Co-op Group. The…

Co-op Group appoints of Ronny Gottschlich to its board

Gottschlich has extensive experience in the retail sector, including as former CEO of Lidl UK

Co-op Group plans 18 new stores and openings in first quarter

The first opening of the year is a store serving new neighbourhood development of Willowbrook Park,…

Co-op Group funds £2m scheme to offer green industry skills to youth

The fund will 'support initiatives helping young people build the skills, confidence and networks needed to…

2025 in review: Co-op stories from the year

A selection of some of the news we've carried over the past 12 months

2025 in review: Shirine Khoury-Haq

CEO, the Co-operative Group

Co-op Group rolls out Leaf certification for home-grown products

Stores will roll out the environmental certification throughout next year, after consultation with the Group’s producer…

Can community wealth-building help address Reform’s rise?

Report from the recent Co-operative Party conference, with speakers from the Co-op Group, BSA and Usdaw

Co-ops get a mention in Reeves’ budget – with a guarded welcome from sector

Measures on business rates and a call for evidence get the thumbs-up but there are concerns…

Co-op Group pledges £1bn to economy after Reeves budget

Measures include cost-of-living pricing in stores, spending pledges with UK food producers, store openings and targeted…

Co-op Group pledges £70m for the creation of 7,000 apprenticeships

The Group wants Skills England to collect socio-economic background data for apprenticeships to help policymakers target…