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Show filtersMidcounties pledges to reduce carbon emissions through sustainability programme
Plans include cutting emissions across the society’s Oxfordshire stores and running green projects in schools
Chelmsford Star sees trading profit fall but reports increased takings
The society said an accelerated store upgrade programme had increased costs but would bring long-term benefits
Mountain Equipment Co-op to kit out a series of scientific expeditions
The co-op has joined forces with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society to support the exploration of…
Co-op Group will end last-minute food sales and donate goods to charity
The retailer says the scheme will tackle the problem of food waste and help feed the…
Coop Norway runs litter clean-up in war on plastic waste
The co-op said it was also committed to reducing plastic waste from its operations
Radstock Co-op plans to redevelop Radco site in town centre
The society promises a ‘much improved proposition for the local community providing a brand new, purpose-built…
East of England Co-op to sell off pharmacy and opticians businesses
'Market conditions have meant these businesses have struggled to make a sustained positive contribution, despite significant…
Governance and the society secretary: Jim Watts, Central England Co-op
'The role is about doing the right thing on behalf of the society'
How do co-op retailers rate on the gender pay gap?
Retail societies have reported their figures in line with new government regulations
Southern Co-operative reports 9% growth in annual income
Gross profit increased to £121m from £111m in the previous year, with members’ share of profits…
