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Governance and the society secretary: Jim Watts, Central England Co-op

'The role is about doing the right thing on behalf of the society'

How do co-op retailers rate on the gender pay gap?

Retail societies have reported their figures in line with new government regulations

Why it’s time to radically rethink the business school

Martin Parker from the University of Bristol suggests that if we want a co-operative economy, then…

Southern Co-operative reports 9% growth in annual income

Gross profit increased to £121m from £111m in the previous year, with members’ share of profits…

Could better governance have saved co-operatives in the past?

'Co-operatives, owned by their members rather than by shareholders, have a relatively good track record in…

Trading profit falls at East of England Co-op after robberies increase security costs

Sales and pre-tax profits were up at the society which said it had invested significantly in…

Nisa appoints new CEO as Co-op Group completes its acquisition

'The mood among our retailers is one of excitement as we look forward to life together…

European co-operatives release vision paper on growing the collaborative economy

'The collaborative economy is booming, and our responsibility is to create a positive ground to enable…

Radical co-op bookshop launches crowdfunder to secure its future

'It's an exciting time for a bookshop which has been serving our community for over 40…

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

Co-operatives UK reports strong surplus for 2017

'At a time of immense stress it was important to stand firm and demonstrate that the…

Phone Co-op members agree transfer of engagements to Midcounties

'We think Midcounties is a good fit and a good home for us'