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New report looks at potential for community railways in UK

Prof Paul Salveson, who wrote the report, says co-op and community ownership models are well suited…

Coop and Plus merger ratified to form third largest retail chain in Netherlands

The new co-operative will operate under the name Plus and will be headquartered in Utrecht

Co-op Group CEO Steve Murrells given CBE for services to food supply chain

Other co-operators named in the new year honours list include former Channel Islands CEO Jim Hopley,…

Obituary: Bill May, activist and veteran London co-operator

Socialist campaigner with a commitment to co-op education

Chelmsford Star funeral business scoops Essex regional award

'To have been selected as winners after the last year of heartache and trials within the…

Scotmid in-store butchery used to highlight success of local sourcing project

'The Butchery Broxburn is a great example of what can be achieved when industries work together…

Have a co-op Christmas: Part two of our ethical gift guide

More fabulous gifts from co-op traders

Sunshine Co-operative opens organic food shop in Sunderland

The opening of Sunshine Co-operative’s grocery store is one step in an ongoing journey of community…

Key trends convenience retailers need to watch out for

Convenience stores – a mainstay of the modern retail co-op sector – generate £43.2bn to the…

Co-op Group welcomes move to include store workers in crime bill

The Group is among players in the co-op movement campaigning for action amid soaring levels of…

How co-ops are delivering social mobility through training and apprenticeships

We speak to Paul Gerrard from the Co-op Group and Heather Lee from Lincolnshire Co-op

How member nominated directors help steer the Co-op Group

With nominations open for the next round of elections, we speak to one of the current…