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Farm and food co-ops urge EU to protect them from a no-deal Brexit

Copa-Cogeca calls for an orderly Brexit, including a transition period, to protect the agri-food chain

Southern Co-op takes steps to reduce carbon footprint

The initiative is part of a pilot scheme and more stores could follow in 2020

Co-operating for closer communities

The Co-op Group is looking for inspiring people across the UK to mentor its member pioneers.

Eroski expands convenience market offering with new store opening

The retail co-op plans to open 200 new 'Rapid' stores throughout Spain in next five years

The future of retail: New initiatives from co-ops in Italy and Switzerland

We take a look at Coop Italia’s new app, ShoppY, and Livique, the rebranded furniture store…

Cooperation band plays on thanks to Scotmid Co-op funding

'We are absolutely delighted to go into the second century of our band history in partnership…

Entrepreneur Steve Gill on his plans to bring new tech to co-op retail

We catch up with the chief of VME, a software firm which is converting to a…

Co-operative Retail Conference will look at Brexit, new tech and sustainability

Looking ahead to next month’s event, organised by Co-operatives UK

The state of retail: Japanese consumer-run co-op takes the sustainable route

'We have been creating the materials we need for our daily life through collaboration ... and…

Case study: New retail models at the Co-op Group

As part of our look at the changing face of retail, here's some new innovations at…

Back to the roots: A new group of Rochdale Pioneers set up shop to answer austerity

'I’ve been in situation where I couldn't afford to eat, and now I’m giving a bit…

Modern retail redrawn: The future shock hits the high street

The rise of digital has hit traditional retailers hard - so how should the co-op sector…