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Co-op Group business support scheme launches another search for suppliers

The Apiary programme has brought 27 suppliers to Group store shelves since 2022

Thousands of gifts donated via Lincolnshire Co-op’s Secret Santa

The retail society gathered donations via drop-off points in its food stores, pharmacies and travel branches

Co-op Group announces plans for 75 new stores for 2025

The new openings will include franchise sites and come alongside a continued programme of refurbishment at…

2024 End of Year Q&A: Todor Ivanov

Secretary general, Euro Coop

The night the lights were lit: 180 years of UK co-operation

David J. Thompson on the birthplace of the co-op in 1844

Central Co-op funeralcare launches online store for memorial products

'This collection of keepsakes helps keep their memory close in a way that feels right for…

East of England Co-op CEO, Doug Field, steps down 

Chief operating officer Andy Rigby has been appointed to the top role for an interim 12-month…

Co-op Group wins national award for supporting social enterprise sector

Social Enterprise UK honoured the retailer for its efforts to increase its sourcing from suppliers in…

Remembering Emma Howard 

Emma Howard, a thinker, doer, scientist and co–operator has died aged 35 after a short illness. 

ICA Global Cooperative Conference: a round up

The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) hosted its Global Cooperative Conference in New Delhi, India, in the…

Scotmid announces new COO appointments for funerals and retail

Brian Boyle will head up the co-op's retail division while Nick McLaughlin takes up a newly…

Lincolnshire Co-op reports drop in annual trading surplus to £10.8m

The society said the results remained healthy despite significant cost increases, with a 6.1% growth in…