The Midcounties Co-operative is saving more than £1m a year through sustainability measures. The society, which operates more than 500…
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Show filtersFrench presidential election: Are co-ops on the agenda?
France elects its new president in April, a decision which could affect the future course of the country’s…
Co-op Group executive takes chair of employee engagement firm
Co-op Group executive Rod Bulmer has taken on the role of chairman of employee engagement company Engage…
Co-operatives UK calls on the government to scrap tax breaks for executive shareholders
With the chancellor preparing his spring Budget on 8 March, Co-operatives UK has made a submission…
Co-operative Bank is up for sale
The Co-operative Bank has started a sale process inviting offers for all of its issued ordinary…
How can co-ops claim the future of work?
With unethical employment practices on the rise, jobs becoming insecure and wages declining, it is crucial for co-ops…
Steve Murrells to succeed Richard Pennycook as Co-op Group CEO
The Co-op Group has announced the appointment of Steve Murrells as its new chief executive. Mr…
What is the relationship between employee engagement and productivity?
Wide-ranging research into the links between employee engagement and higher productivity will be presented at the Co-operative Retail Conference next…
Divine Chocolate chief executive shares her thoughts on attending the Davos Economic Forum
Divine Chocolate chief executive Sophi Tranchell was one of the 2,500 business leaders and heads of…
South Korean government sets out second master plan for co-ops
The South Korean co-operative movement is entering a second phase of development with the adoption of a…
World Economic Forum asked to take into account co-ops and the social and solidarity economy
Business leaders, economists and politicians are meeting in Davos, Switzerland, this week for the World Economic Forum…
NFU Mutual partners up with defence providers to safeguard against fraud
The National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society has teamed up with technology-led defence providers BAE Systems…

