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Show filtersTamworth Co-operative records its best annual results for 25 years
The Staffordshire society recorded a trading surplus of £1.1m, up 31.8% on the previous year
Chelmsford Star lifts trading profit by more than 16% as it celebrates 150th anniversary
The society says its core grocery turnover outperformed the market despite challenging conditions on the high…
Heart of England Co-operative sees profit fall 63% following ‘challenging year’
The results in the society’s annual report were affected by the closure of the loss-making non-food…
Healthy growth in sales for East of England leads to £3m divi payout
Turnover and trading profit is up at the society – but profit for the financial year…
Channel Islands Co-op reports increased turnover and delivers 4% divi
The society said it was improving its community focus and acting to minimise the effect of…
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…
Southern Co-operative reports £5.6m operating profit after opening its 200th store
The retailer saw its highest ever week’s sales, its annual report reveals, and turnover rose by…
Central England results hold society steady
The annual report says the society’s results for 2016/17 are "broadly in line with the prior…
Manchester’s iconic CIS Tower sold
The 387ft skyscraper, built to showcase the co-operative movement in Manchester, has been sold for more…
Learning about co-operative governance: Keeping a board up to date
Several organisations offer training packages to help co-op directors meet the changing needs of their organisations
A guide to governance: How do we steer the co-operative ship?
Co-operative experts agree that good governance is at the heart of a successful co-op – but…

