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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…

Co-op Group launches £3m carbon innovation fund with Co-op Foundation

The retailer is also channeling money through its Local Community Fund to help organisations tackle climate…

Southern Co-op shoppers donate thousands of pounds worth of vouchers to NHS charities

The donation will be used to help those affected by Covid-19

Co-op Group removes plastic from its Christmas gifting range

The retailer says the move saves almost a million pieces of plastic