To celebrate its 50th anniversary and its continued support of local, organic agriculture, the co-op contributed to Viva Farms, a nonprofit farm business incubator and training program in Skagit Valley.
Sales during the week of Valentine’s Day reflect an increase in purchases seen as “indulgences,” especially desserts, high quality meat and seafood, unique prepared foods, strawberries and floral. In fact, nearly every department in the store can enjoy a sales boost from Valentine’s Day using these promotional and merchandising ideas.
Produced by a group effort from the staff of Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op, The Co-op Scoop podcast features interviews with farmers, bakers and other individuals involved with the co-op.
A new year presents fresh opportunities for cooperative growth. NCG’s CEO C.E. Pugh surveys the landscape and shares encouragement for addressing inflation, improving the customer experience and enhancing community safety at the co-op in 2023.
Throughout 2022, we’ve shared a number of stories about co-ops’ community commitment and response to disasters and injustice, as well as the recognition they have received. To close out the year, we look back at some of the success stories that have inspired us.
In the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, many communities took note of their local co-op taking the lead by responding in innovative and compassionate ways. Co-ops were among the first in town to erect plexiglass dividers, encourage masking, and facilitate social distancing, living out our cooperative principle of concern for community. There remain many
While co-ops’ support for local nonprofits and charitable causes continues year-round, many of them make an extra effort around Thanksgiving to give back to their communities. Here are a few examples of what co-ops did for the holiday.
Outgrowing their Northampton location, and with owner support for expansion, River Valley Co-op began planning for a second store large enough to accommodate long-term growth. Here’s a look at how the co-op financed, constructed and opened their Easthampton store.
Over the last year, cost and value have become more important to food and beverage shoppers. But they also remain determined to sample new products, ensure personal wellbeing and support planetary health. SPINS explains five consumer trends to watch in 2023.
National Indigenous Peoples’ Day is meant to recognize the communities that have lived in the Americas for thousands of years and honor the cultures and histories of the Native American people. Here are a few examples of how co-ops honored the day.
