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Southern Co-op scraps plastic carriers and bags for life

'We have a duty to act against climate change and to give our customers a way…

Northern European co-ops respond to Ukraine war

Retail co-ops are providing humanitarian support and pulling Russian products from their shelves

REI workers win vote to unionise in Manhattan

An REI store in Manhattan has become the co-op retailer’s first unionised branch, following an in-person…

REI relaunches membership programme

The outdoor retail co-op plans to grow its membership from 20 million to 50 million by…

UK co-op sector responds to Ukraine war

Various support efforts have been announced, and a number of co-ops have removed Russian vodka from…

What’s next for the world’s largest seller of Fairtrade wines?

We speak to Ed Robinson, the Co-op Group’s wine buyer, as it moves its South African…

Tamworth Co-op hands out cash and food to help struggling families

The retail society also made donations to local food banks as part of its efforts to…

Midcounties hires new property chief as it begins investment programme for 2022

Kathryn Lyddon joins the retail co-op as it confirms plans for 10 new food stores, costing…

Dutch supermarket chain Plus orders electronic shelf labels

The order will see a roll-out of ESL technology in 80 stores

Canadian co-operators want law change to prevent repeat of MEC demutualisation

'Without any changes to the regulations, we should expect to see other co-ops suffer the same…

Co-op Group food boss Jo Whitfield takes break to help sons through exams

Meanwhile, Charlotte Lock, is quitting as director of data, digital products and loyalty for a role…

Co-op Group calls for action to unlock millions in unspent apprenticeship funds

'Business can play an important role in ensuring everyone has an equal chance to fulfil their…