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Scotmid Co-op to partner with Pennies on dementia support donations

The retail society has introduced a new micro-donation scheme at checkouts

Co-op Group rolls out Leaf certification for home-grown products

Stores will roll out the environmental certification throughout next year, after consultation with the Group’s producer…

Debbie Robinson to take the helm after Central and Midcounties merger

A transitional board has elected a leadership team for the new society, which forms in January…

Ethical Christmas gift guide for co-operators: part 2

Part two of our 2025 Christmas Gift Guide includes a range of items from the Ethical…

Central Co-op releases white paper on bereavement education

The document includes practical guidance, evidence and recommendations for educators, policymakers and the funeral profession

One of Saskatchewan’s oldest co-operatives votes on dissolution

Members of the Young Cooperative opted dissolve the organisation and merge its operations to nearby Riverbend…

Central and Midcounties merger ‘overwhelmingly’ approved

Members will now vote on a new name, ahead of legal completion in January

Co-op Group pledges £1bn to economy after Reeves budget

Measures include cost-of-living pricing in stores, spending pledges with UK food producers, store openings and targeted…

Channel Islands Co-op’s climate targets win backing of SBTi

The society has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by…

Lincolnshire Co-op sees annual trading profit halved to £5m after ‘tough year’

The report pointed to increased costs including National Living Wage and NI contributions but turnover remains…

Co-op Group pledges £70m for the creation of 7,000 apprenticeships

The Group wants Skills England to collect socio-economic background data for apprenticeships to help policymakers target…

National Co+op Grocers gives $100k to food insecurity support

The move comes as the interruption to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program leaves people going hungry