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Chicken farming row tests the Co-op Group’s ethical mettle

The retailer has responded to protests over its sourcing of fast-growing breeds and the release of…

Can consumer co-ops make a difference in a world of plastics?

'We see the development of circular packaging as necessary given the large volumes of daily goods…

Coop Denmark wins international energy award

'With these energy efficiency measures, Coop demonstrates that it is a healthy, green business to reduce…

New vice-presidents elected to Co-op Group’s National Members’ Council

Debbie Williams is a manager for the Group based in Hampshire and Sam Webster, from Nottingham,…

Southern Co-op backs project to grow a wilder Isle of Wight

The society is working with the regional wildlife trust, following a similar project in Portsmouth

East of England expands grocery business into Cambridgeshire

'We’re embarking on an ambitious plan to grow our co-op and the opening of our first…

Southern Co-op fits thermal blinds to save refrigeration energy

'This is a significant saving of energy and it marks another milestone in our ongoing commitment…

Italian co-ops raise over €2m for flood relief and reconstruction

More than 81,000 donors participated in the campaign, including members, employees, customers, and co-operative suppliers

Mixed co-op reactions to European Commission proposal on NGT plants

Farming apexes Copa and Cogeca welcomed the move but oppose the use of patents in plant…

Southern Co-op completes rollout of electronic shelf edge labels

It is estimated that around £220,000 will be saved each year in paper and consumable costs…

Co-op Group announces biggest ever investment in member pricing

'This £70m investment is the most significant ever made by a convenience retailer, allowing us to…

Southern Co-op hires franchise expert to look after Welcome store operation

Richard Scrimgeour 'brings strong retail knowledge and experience which can only strengthen our existing franchise offering'