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Show filtersAwards success for the UK’s co-ops in 2017
Co-ops are recognised for their community contributions. Here’s a selections of some big wins scored by…
2017 in review: Remembering some of the great co-operators we have lost
The movement said a sad farewell to important figures such as Barbara Dure, Trevor Bottomley and…
2017 in review: Top stories from the co-op movement
A look back on the highlights from the past year in Co-op News
Eight-year-old artist behind Southern Co-op’s Christmas card wins hamper
The society ran a competition for the corporate card, which goes out to colleagues and partners,…
Co-op Group sees slight fall in market share as sales drop 1.5%
Kantar Worldpanel figures also showed a sales rise of 1.6% for worker-owned Waitrose
Tamworth Co-op holds memorial Christmas service for tributes to loved ones
The carol service, first organised by the society’s funeral division, has become a fixture in the…
Book review: Meet Hammerhead and Captain Stinkypants
The children’s story, written by Channel Islands Co-op CEO Colin MacLeod, has already raised £10,000 for…
Co-op Group bags sustainability film award for its look at Argentinian Fairtrade
The film looks at the results of a Fairtrade partnership which has helped to transform life…
Co-op Group waits till December for Christmas ad celebrating community
'While it’s tempting to be in the November race because of the buzz it generates, it…
Green initiative to offer deposit on plastic bottles returns gets Co-op support
Greenpeace says the Group’s backing for a deposit scheme shows vision and has 'set the standard'
East of England to sell food after Best Before date to cut food waste
The retailer is also using sales data to improve its stocking methods and cut down on…
