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    The Group is acquiring Simplify Probate, the UK's second largest probate provider

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    It's not a popularity competition, we want to find the human side of co-operation. Who are the people that make co-ops happen and thrive?

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    Member Pioneers: Connecting communities

    What is the aim of the Co-op Group's Member Pioneer scheme? Plus we meet two of the first recruits...

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    The time is now for co-op business to lead the way on ethical advertising

    Co-operatives have an opportunity to be innovative leaders in corporate social responsibility (CSR). Over the past year, a spotlight has been shone on issues that should be of concern to co-operatives, providing the impetus to...

    4 years ago
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    World’s first Fairtrade nut-farming co-op celebrates tenth birthday

    One of the biggest Fairtrade success stories in recent years is Liberation Foods, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2017. It was founded by Twin – the Fairtrade charity famed for setting up Cafedirect and Divine Chocolate....

    4 years ago
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    Automation: What does the future of retail look like?

    As automation plays a growing role in the retail sector, co-operatives are exploring the opportunities and challenges brought by technological developments. Retail automation can be described as using various devices and technologies to automate operations to lower costs...

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    Citizens of the world have hit back at the political elite in quick succession this year. Some of this can be traced to the 2008 financial crisis, after which people showed real anger towards Wall...

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    Our view: New technologies can ensure co-operatives are the true alternative

    Co-operatives are the alternative business model. Yet, as businesses, we play the same game as profit-driven/shareholder-owned companies, which can have negative effects. In terms of legislation we want an equal footing, but when it comes...

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    Editorial: Rediscovering the common purpose of co-ops

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