Enjoy the archive of Cooperative Grocer magazine, with articles going back to 1985.
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Also available in the archives is LEADer, the NCG Governance Newsletter
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There is much to be thankful for in the world of food cooperatives. |
182 January-February 2016 | February 5, 2016 |
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I’m writing this after a shopping trip to my hometown co-op, Bloomingfoods Market and Deli, where I worked for a dozen years as marketing and outreach manager. |
182 January-February 2016 | February 5, 2016 |
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Got capital? Few topics are as persistent in co-op history. How will the co-op finance improved assets and services that will attract and retain owners? |
182 January-February 2016 | February 5, 2016 |
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The dream of a united co-operative system spanning the chain from farmers to consumers has come to an end.” The recent closing of Co-op Atlantic operations signaled the end of a major co-op federat |
182 January-February 2016 | February 5, 2016 |
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As a director, you may notice or hear things about your co-op that may be cause for concern—or are at least worth asking about. |
182 January-February 2016 | February 5, 2016 |
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Building your meat department’s reputation for variety, high quality, and freshness is a big part of creating loyal customers. |
182 January-February 2016 | February 5, 2016 |
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There is a world of cooperatives out there, inevitably full of both potential and problems. |
183 Mar-Apr 2016 | March 28, 2016 |
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Editor’s note: |
183 Mar-Apr 2016 | March 28, 2016 |
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Over three years ago, Central Co-op made a commitment to strategically work to align with the principles and values of the “Statement of Cooperative Identity.” The relationship with labor is imposs |
183 Mar-Apr 2016 | March 28, 2016 |
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It’s that second cooperative principle: Democratic Member Control. |
183 Mar-Apr 2016 | March 28, 2016 |
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What was the largest consumer cooperative in the world, the U.K. Co-operative Group, has lately been in trouble, and things look bleak for its offshoot bank. |
183 Mar-Apr 2016 | March 28, 2016 |
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It takes a lot to manage a food co-op. Co-op general managers (GMs) are responsible not only for the retail operations but also for budgeting, financial analysis, marketing, inform |
183 Mar-Apr 2016 | March 28, 2016 |
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Since 1895, the cooperative movement has coordinated on a global scale through its apex organization, the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA). |
183 Mar-Apr 2016 | March 28, 2016 |
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Half of National Co+op Grocers member co-ops surveyed are under pressure to increase staff wages, according to a 2015 report. This pressure is not unique to co-ops. |
183 Mar-Apr 2016 | March 28, 2016 |
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“It has made all the difference in the world,” says Shelia Conboy. |
183 Mar-Apr 2016 | March 28, 2016 |
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On a vacation in Italy with friends in October, our itinerary included a day visiting the Milan Expo. |
183 Mar-Apr 2016 | March 28, 2016 |
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Co-ops bring to life their member-owners’ common values, and for most co-ops these include a desire for the co-op to be a great workplace. |
184 May-June 2016 | June 2, 2016 |
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As we celebrate our first five years since incorporation, the Neighboring Food Co-op Association (NFCA) is looking forward to welcoming the co-op community to New England for the 60th annual CCMA ( |
184 May-June 2016 | June 2, 2016 |
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Food co-ops face strong challenges to their market position and more than ever need to differentiate the co-op in a crowded marketplace. |
184 May-June 2016 | June 2, 2016 |
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Every organization in our network relies on board members to offer guidance, oversight, and a range of diverse skills and perspectives. |
184 May-June 2016 | June 2, 2016 |
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