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Meet … Gemma Lacey, co-op communications and sustainability leader

Gemma Lacey is director of sustainability and communications at The Southern Co-operative. She talked to us…

How retailers can connect with their communities by going ‘hyperlocal’

Hyperlocal is a marketing buzzword to remind big brands to connect with their communities – and…

Petition demands name change for Co-operative Bank if it is sold into private hands

An online petition is calling on the banking regulator to order the Co-operative Bank to change…

Canadian body opens applications for co-op research scholarships

Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) is welcoming applications for scholarship programmes aimed at co-operative researchers. The first…

Co-op surprises mum with special Mother’s Day present

The Co-op Group has launched a Mother’s Day ad campaign encouraging people to plan the perfect…

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…

Obituary: Pam Walker, teacher and lifelong co-operator

Pam Walker (1953-2017) was a gifted teacher and a natural co-operator. Her talents came together when…

Co-operative Education and Research Conference: Learning for Co-operative Transformations

On 5-6 April co-operators, academics and practitioners will meet in Manchester for the third Co-operative Education…

Obituary: Michael Jones, founder of jeweller and wholefood co-ops

Michael Jones, who handed over his jewellery business as a co-operative to his staff in 1970,…

Mars joins with Co-op Group to create a sustainable supply chain

An online platform to create a more sustainable supply chain has been launched with the Co-op…

First Milk chief executive Mike Gallacher steps down

British dairy farmers’ co-op First Milk has announced that its chief executive Mike Gallacher is stepping down,…

Co-op Group plans store on new housing development in Chelmsford

 The Co-op Group is planning to open a new store serving a new housing development in Chelmsford.…