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OurCoop trading profit halves to £4.3m in hard year 

But bonuses for top execs questioned by members 

REI Union workers launch boycott over dispute with co-op

The action, following unseccessful contract negotiations for unionised stores, coincides with the iconic co-op's anniversary sale

Heart of England Co-op launches price freezes on essential items

'We have an ethos of fair pricing and giving back to the local community underpinning all…

Co-op Group announces 24 new stores, refits and franchises

'We’re moving through 2026 with a strong focus on our members, customers and communities'

Calgary Co-op reports growth in sales and membership for 2025

The Canadian retailer has turned its results around from a $10m loss in 2024 to a…

UK retail co-ops face up to the rising cyber-crime threat

Co-op News catches up with Longwall Security, which works with a number of retail co-ops, about…

Southern Co-op members back resolution to merge with Co-op Group

The plan was backed by 97.07% of Southern members, and now needs confirmation at a second…

East of England Co-op doubles trading profit to £2m after tough year for retail

Changes to the retail portfolio and an emphasis on local suppliers helped the society weather a…

OurCoop’s social mobility work wins King’s Award for Enterprise

'These initiatives are rooted in our values as a co-operative and demonstrate our commitment to supporting…

Co-op Group to transfer 40 customer contact jobs to private outsourcer

The Co-op Group is planning to outsource 40 roles in its customer contract service to Foundever,…

Co-op Group welcomes passage of retail staff protections into law 

'Shopworkers have had to tolerate unacceptable levels of theft, abuse and violence for far too long'

Lincolnshire Co-op reports half-year sales drop but is ahead of earning target

Underperformance in food was offset by strong results in the society’s funerals, pharmacy and property divisions