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Co-op Group renews deal on its Leeds University franchise store

The shop, which opened in 2019, was the Group’s first franchise store to be located directly…

Co-op Group launches latest round of Apiary product incubator

Applications are open for the fifth wave of small businesses for the small supplier programme

Co-op Group defends itself against allegations of ‘toxic’ executive culture

A letter to board members seen by the BBC says senior team members are afraid to…

Co-op Group extends logistics deal with haulier Buffaload

A new five-year contract has been signed between Cambridgeshire haulier Buffaload and the Co-op Group. The…

OurCoop launches retail media network to connect brands with customers

MediaCoop will use data and insight 'to match products with the right audiences, locations and moments'

New retail society OurCoop pledges 300 new apprentice placements

The society promises 'routes into work, progression for existing colleagues and leadership development'

Obituary: Jean Nunn-Price

A mainstay of the co-op movement including board roles at Midcounties and the Co-op Party NEC

Co-op Group appoints of Ronny Gottschlich to its board

Gottschlich has extensive experience in the retail sector, including as former CEO of Lidl UK

Co-op Group plans 18 new stores and openings in first quarter

The first opening of the year is a store serving new neighbourhood development of Willowbrook Park,…

Scotmid names six winners of its local suppliers competition

'We’re proud to support local suppliers and help innovative brands take the next step in their…

OurCoop launches after merger of UK consumer societies

The million-member retailer brings together Central Co-op, Midcounties and Chelmsford Star

Kuwaiti government rolls out digital surveillance of co-operatives

Co-ops are also being ordered to stock national produce under the Kuwaiti Farmers' Corner initiative