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Editorial
Editorial
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BusinessCo-op Group back in the black
Group announces 2017 profits of £72m – and new 'Stronger Co-op, Stronger Communities' plan
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LegalCo-op Group enhances probate provision
The Group is acquiring Simplify Probate, the UK's second largest probate provider
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DemocracyHelp us find your Co-op Champions
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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CommunityMember 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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RetailThe 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...
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AgricultureWorld’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....
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RetailAutomation: 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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CommunityOur view: How co-operatives can take advantage of the Trump presidency
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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EconomyOur 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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CommunityEditorial: Rediscovering the common purpose of co-ops
Is our lack of co-operation stymieing the growth of our movement? Do we need to rediscover our common purpose? At this month’s International Summit of Cooperatives in Quebec, many outsiders to our co-operative world told...