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Co-ops react to European Parliament position on EU-wide packaging rules

Copa and Cogeca welcomed changes to the position but warned some measures could still cause problems…

Coop Sweden plans restructure and job cuts to increase competitiveness

The retailer is also set to start operations at its new, fully automated goods terminal in…

Lincolnshire Co-op reports ‘solid trading year’ despite cost increases

Trading surplus was £12.1m, down from £16.6m in 2022, with overall sales rising from £340m to…

Central Co-op collects toys for annual Christmas appeal

Thousands of toys were donated this year, with the society's collection lorry calling in at nine…

Canada announces new measures to support housing co-ops

The provisions in the federal budget were welcomed by the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada

CCIN conference firms up co-op agenda in face of local government cash crisis

Discussion included public service mutuals, community banks and ideas for the organisation's election manifesto

Hunt statement fails to support co-op sector or empower communities, say critics

'Instead of shifting power and resources to local people, successive governments have continued to rely on…

Leeds Community Homes enters last week of share offer

The co-op wants to raise £300k to create a sustainable, affordable community of 34 homes

SAOS calls on Scottish government to support co-operation in agriculture

'With modern-day farmers facing more challenges than ever before, co-ops offer solutions on many levels'

New Internationalist magazine marks 50 years with appeal for free school subs

The publication, launched in 1973, is now backed by over 4,000 reader members

Nineteen European states sign San Sebastian declaration

The European Social Economy Conference, held in Spain, saw representatives from across the continent affirm the…

Co-op Group relaunches its biggest store after multi-million makeover

The store in Stornoway has been new energy-efficiency tech and a revamp for its cafe, a…