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Co-op values in the modern world

'It is your commitment to co-operative culture that makes you part of the wider co-op movement'

Can big co-ops live up to the movement’s values and principles?

'Co-ops need to look at co-operative values and principles and see how they can be put…

Central England Co-op launches low cost, unattended funeral service

The society launched this service after receiving requests from customers

Scotmid to mark 160th anniversary with new convenience store in Drumnadrochit

The new store comes alongside a programme of upgrades to existing stores, with improved energy efficiency

Customers trust co-ops more than traditional businesses

Over six out of ten people (62%) surveyed trust co-operative businesses, which are member-owned and run

Desjardins reports rising share price in half-year results for its venture capital arm

Its portfolio includes 19 co-operatives which benefited from commitments amounting to $196m

New Zealand co-op movement holds its annual awards

The apex body for the sector honoured co-ops and individuals across four categories at the Christchurch…

Co-op Group’s former HR chief claims she was sacked over equal pay concerns

Sam Walker has taken the Group to an industrial tribunal alleging discrimination and unfair dismissal

Farm that played home to radio soap the Archers launches £1m community share offer

Rush Farm offers rural employment, renewable energy generation and wildlife habitat

Meet … Wendy Carter, head of communications and marketing at Co-operatives UK

'Every co-op should have an elevator pitch, using everyday language to explain the purpose and values…

Co-op Group opens £6m distribution centre in Scotland

The move means the Group can expand its operations, with plans for 18 new stores this…

BCCM pushes for a more co-op-friendly accounting system

The apex body for Australia’s co-ops and mutuals helped design a set of FAQs for the…