Retail

All Retail news articles

Show filters

2025: In memoriam

Tributes to some of the co-operators, and high profile supporters of the movement, who we lost…

2025 in review: Co-op stories from the year

A selection of some of the news we've carried over the past 12 months

2025 in review: Debbie Robinson

CEO, Central Co-op

2025 in review: Shirine Khoury-Haq

CEO, the Co-operative Group

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…