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Show filtersHow can co-ops explain to members what ‘having a say’ means?
Experts in member engagement told delegates at the Practitioners Forum in Manchester that co-ops should listen to…
Co-op Group opens applications for Member Nominated Directors
The Co-operative Group is looking for candidates with boardroom experience to join its board as member nominated…
Small and medium enterprises set up as co-ops are achieving scale by working together
With the majority of co-operatives active in the industry, services and energy sector being small and…
Nisa to supply 298 former Co-op stores acquired by McColl’s
Business-owned co-operative Nisa will supply 298 convenience stores that are set to be acquired by McColl’s from the Co-operative Group. Earlier…
Co-ops are targeting creative thinkers among customers and outsiders
A recent study by the Vienna University of Economics and Business found that new product ideas generated by…
Lincolnshire Co-operative announces record sales of £301m
Announcing its annual results for 2015/2016, Lincolnshire Co-operative revealed an £8.6m boost in sales, which reached…
World Vegan Day: Co-ops’ role in making vegan shopping easier
Co-ops are responding to the rapid increase in the number of people following the vegan lifestyle…
Could blockchain technology put co-ops at the front of the digital revolution?
Emerging technology was a recurring theme at the International Summit of Co-operatives in Quebec last month, where delegates…
Priorities for European fruit and vegetable working party
Copa-Cogeca, the organisations representing European farmers and agri co-operatives, will be working to support producer organisations…
Paula Nickolds appointed John Lewis managing director
The employee-owned John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has announced that Paula Nickolds will be appointed managing director,…
Campaign calls for Co-op Group to rethink advertising policies
Following calls by campaign group Stop Funding Hate (SFH) for the Co-op Group to pull advertising from certain newspapers, chief…
