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Show filtersPeter Couchman steps down as chief executive of the Plunkett Foundation
Plunkett Foundation has announced the resignation of chief executive Peter Couchman after eight years in the role. He is…
Lincolnshire Co-op creates community hub at Holbeach store with post office, library and pharmacy
Lincolnshire Co-operative Society is preparing to open a community hub in one of its stores as part…
Historic co-op store closes for good after 122 years serving its community
A small but much-loved piece of co-op history came to an end when the Godahl store,…
Central England raises more than £200,000 for Newlife and Salvation Army
Customers at Central England Co-operative raised more than £200,000 for two charities by donating unwanted clothing. The society says 1,413…
MBE for Dorothy Francis, champion of co-ops and social enterprise
The 2017 New Year Honours list included an award for Dorothy Francis, chief executive of Leicester-based Co-operative And…
Organic Valley farmers’ co-op grows membership to 2,000 families
Organic Valley, America’s largest co-operative of organic farmers, started the new year by growing its membership…
Co-op retail giant to sell burgers made from mealworms as a planet-friendly alternative
Swiss retailer Coop is launching a range of burgers and meatballs made from mealworm larvae. The organisation, one…
Ken Loach to speak at Ways Forward 5
Film director Ken Loach has been confirmed as a speaker at the Ways Forward 5 conference on…
Co-op Group adds 50 local breweries to drinks range to boost local suppliers
The Co-op Group is adding 50 small local breweries to its drinks range as part of…
