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Co-op Group opens election process for National Members’ Council

The deadline for nominations is 12 February

Q&A: Jane Avery, president of Central England Co-operative

'As president I stand on the shoulders of people who have worked hard for the society…

Obituary: Madge Eccles

A stalwart of the Co-op Women's Guild, the retail movement and the Labour Party

New year honours include retail co-op leaders

Jo Whitfield from the Co-op Group and Doug Field from East of England Co-op were among…

Midcounties CEO urges early Covid-19 vaccination for childcare workers

Phil Ponsonby – whose society runs Co-op Childcare – also called for more financial help for…

From Brooklyn to Europe: the new wave of co-operative grocery stores

As Luxembourg welcomes a new co-operative food store, we look at some other young European grocery…

Q&A: Nick Crofts

President of the Co-op Group's National Members' Council

East of England Co-op launches foodbank donation card for Christmas

The cards – which bring a £5 donation to a foodbank – can be bought in…

Southern Co-op trials facial recognition tech for store security

The news has sparked concern among privacy campaigners but the co-op says the project has improved…

Co-op Group and Waitrose respond to critics over Covid rate relief repayment

The retailer says it is will make its decision on the matter at the year end

Scotmid raises £300k for charity partner Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

'Our services support people after a stroke to regain their confidence, achieve their personal goals and…

Co-op Group completes sale of underwriting business

The £185m deal includes a 13-year partnership deal 'to grow the Co-op's insurance footprint'