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Heart of England Co-op hails multi-million spend on green upgrades

Phil Shanahan writes about the latest sustainability initiatives at the retail society, including refrigeration and lighting…

Ethical food co-op celebrates 25 years serving members in Reading

True Food Co-operative formed in 1999, originally serving as an organic buying group

Scotmid Co-op joins campaign to tackle underage drinking

The retail society has partnered with police, alcohol industry and community organisations on the It'll Cost…

Co-op Foundation issues funds to food growers who avoid damaging peatlands

Seven partners have been found to deliver projects backed by the Foundation's Carbon Innovation Fund

East of England Co-op partners with Quadient to install smart delivery lockers

The smart lockers are an important part of the retailer’s plans to expand its in-store services

Co-op Group opens four new convenience stores

New Co-op stores opened in Newham, Peterborough and Preston, as well its second site under forecourt…

East of England Co-op to sell its Wherstead Park HQ

'The sale of Wherstead Park will allow us to invest in refurbishing and growing our business, providing…

Co-op Group launches campaign to boost the UK co-op movement

The retailer is launching the Owned By You. Right By You campaign to tackle poor public…

Co-op Group opens first store under new forecourt franchise deal

Growth plans include a goal for over 500 franchise stores by 2030, with a third of…

Co-op Group to work with its farm suppliers on sustainability

The retail society's new Future Farming Fund will 'drive innovation, promote productivity and improve climate resilience'

Co-op Group publishes first socioeconomic pay gap report

The report has found a 5.2% socioeconomic pay gap and sets out plans to close this…

Meet … Julian Coles, outgoing CEO, Tamworth Co-op

'Our founder was William MacGregor and I have used his original chair for all my meetings.…