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Co-op Group partners with Original Factory Shop to open in-store concessions

Up to 30 new concessions will be opened in Co-op food stores across the country

Village creates community store in response to closures and pandemic

Locals in Whitley and Shaw banded together after the local store and cafe closed at the…

Central England Co-op retains Carbon Trust standards on waste reduction

The society has been re-awarded standards for carbon emissions, waste and water use for the fourth…

Co-operative merger could create third-largest supermarket in the Netherlands

The two co-ops estimate that the merger will help them save around €50 million a year

Co-op Group urges help for the ‘ghosted generation’ of youth set back by the pandemic

Two thirds of young people fear they will be permanently disadvantaged by the pandemic, from education…

Scotmid launches competition for regional food and drink suppliers

'We are committed to supporting Scottish suppliers and developing long and lasting relationships with them'

Co-op Group steps in to offer help to Afghan refugees

Actions include an initial donation of £250,000 to charity Refugee Action

Midcounties says its Your Co-op Broadband service is now climate positive

Gadgets, the internet, and the systems supporting them account for about 3.7% of global greenhouse emissions

Southern Co-op uses adapted F1 tech to cut store emissions

The EcoBlade strips reduce the amount of cold air being lost into store aisles

Obituary: Derek Oldham, driving force at Penrith Co-op

He served as general manager from 1961-1991 and oversaw major store improvements

Co-op Group chief warns grocery shortages are the worst he’s seen

Mr Murrells said labour shortages because of Brexit and Covid-19 were disrupting supplies

Southern Co-op takes on third set of Kickstarter trainees

The placements are part of a government scheme for young people at risk of long-term unemployment