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Automation: What does the future of retail look like?

As automation plays a growing role in the retail sector, co-operatives are exploring the opportunities and challenges brought by…

Co-op Group launches report into tackling loneliness

The Co-op Group is continuing its campaign to tackle loneliness with a new report into the potential…

Heart of England Co-operative investing two million in store refurbishment

The Heart of England Co-operative food stores will undergo refurbishment as part of a two-million pound investment…

Revolver launches new coffee products

Revolver co-operative is launching two new Fairtrade coffee products in time for Christmas. Chief executive Paul…

Thomas Cook takes over The Co-operative Travel joint venture outlets

Thomas Cook is set to take over the Co-operative Travel joint venture. Five years ago, the Co-operative…

Co-ops react to Cadbury’s Fairtrade logo swap

The UK’s most famous chocolate maker Cadbury is changing the way it works with Fairtrade in…

Midcounties placing members at the heart of its community investment strategy

Member engagement is key to involving local communities across a co-op’s trading area, says Midcounties Co-operative’s community and…

The Co-op News Christmas gift guide

With less than a month until Christmas, we have compiled the ultimate festive gift guide, giving you…

What are the legal implications of Brexit for co-ops?

The UK government intends to trigger Article 50 to leave the EU by March 2017 –…

How 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…