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US agricultural co-ops agree ‘member-led’ merger

Members of Randall Farmers Co-op Union have voted in favour of a merger with Central Valley…

Calgary Co-op reports growth in sales and membership for 2025

The Canadian retailer has turned its results around from a $10m loss in 2024 to a…

Lucy & Yak’s journey to employee ownership

The sector is made up of around 2,470 employee-owned businesses, collectively employing more than 350,000 

Canadian co-ops urge government to back mutual model in budget roadmap

Apex CMC says the model can 'strengthen economic sovereignty, boost productivity, and anchor wealth within our…

Fixing social care: Report highlights potential of co-op model in the UK

Commissioned by Co-operatives UK and Cwmpas, the study found co-ops provide 'fairer, better quality, community-rooted care'

Estonia sees launch of first co-operative renewable energy project

A co-operative solar park has just opened in Obinitsa, Setomaa, marking the genesis of community-based energy…

Western Canadian development agency launched 27 co-ops last year

Co-operatives First, now in its tenth year, says it is also increasing its educational offerings, partnerships…

Southern Co-op members back resolution to merge with Co-op Group

The plan was backed by 97.07% of Southern members, and now needs confirmation at a second…

P&V Group becomes first Belgian insurer to gain climate action plan approval

Its science-based climate action plan positions mutual ownership as the key to long-term, credible climate action'

US electric co-ops push for faster permitting and grid expansion

Sector leaders met with policymakers to streamline regulations and grid investments, as rising demand for power…

East of England Co-op doubles trading profit to £2m after tough year for retail

Changes to the retail portfolio and an emphasis on local suppliers helped the society weather a…

BSA chief sets out vision for mutual financial services

In her first conference speech for the Building Societies Association, Sarah Harrison highlighted links with the…