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2012 International Summit of Cooperatives a Success; Second Summit being considered for 2014

2012 International Summit of Cooperatives a Success; Second Summit being considered for 2014

The first International Summit of Cooperatives was a huge success—so successful, in fact, that the three hosts are talking about organizing another Summit in 2014. “Before making a decision, we… Read more »

Cooperatives and the Fierce Competition in U.S. Grocery Industry

Cooperatives and the Fierce Competition in U.S. Grocery Industry

Competition in the grocery industry is fierce. With more retailers entering the natural and organic market and more shoppers purchasing natural and organic foods at conventional stores, food co-ops need… Read more »

Co-operatives Bill to bring UK legislation up to date

Co-operatives Bill to bring UK legislation up to date

British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced plans for a Co-operatives Bill. The Bill will be made up out of 17 separate pieces of legislation that govern co-operatives across the… Read more »

Power of co-operation: Members outnumber shareholders by three to one

Power of co-operation: Members outnumber shareholders by three to one

There are now three times more members of co-operatives than individual shareholders worldwide, according to a new report issued today to mark the launch of International Year of Co-operatives 2012…. Read more »

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