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Czech coffee co-op aims to prove that co-operation works

The reputation of co-ops suffered under communist rule but a new wave of organisations is working…

East of England Co-op and Waitrose among the winners at IGD Awards

Employee-owned Waitrose won the Retailer of the Year Award and East of England Co-op took home…

USA food co-ops win recognition for work to reduce refrigerant emissions

The Hanover Consumer Cooperative Society and the Onion River Cooperative were honoured for achievements

Co-op Group commits to a sustainable future of food

'The world is changing in ways that are having a real impact on our food system'

Time is ticking for Brexit – but can it bring a new co-op vision?

'The effect Brexit negotiations seem to have had on experts is to leave them equally unsighted…

Midcounties Co-op nursery raises funds for young carers

The family fair is part of the co-op's Regional Communities Strategy to support local groups

Ethical Shop launches direct market for global farmers

The site is hosting Global Farmers’ Market in partnership with gebana, a German-based organisation which works…

Co-op Group and Waitrose are the top retailers for Beer, Wine and Spirits

'It’s an absolute honour to be recognised at these awards and is testament to the dedication…

First Co-op MP’s portrait to hang in Parliament thanks to Central England Co-op

'This painting is a wonderful reminder of Alfred’s legacy as a co-operator and also a fantastic…

Scotmid announces increased profit and turnover in half-year results

The society said the result was driven by strong sales figures from its food convenience business

Co-op Group gets tough on plastic in new ethical blueprint

The retailer is to phase out single use plastic bags and make its packaging easier to…

Strong half-year results for Central England

Like-for-like convenience sales at the society were helped by increased trading during the hot summer period