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New Study: Co-op Shoppers Find More Love

New Study: Co-op Shoppers Find More Love

In a report released this week, it appears people who regularly shop at food co-ops are luckier in love than regular grocery denizens. The study looked at grocery shopping habits of thousands of customers around the country. According to the study the average cooperator had 38% more romantic encounters each.

Co-op News Round Up 2/9

Co-op News Round Up 2/9

All the co-op news that's fit to print, February edition 🌹The Mercado Central cooperative in Minneapolis is running a Go Fund Me to try to avoid closure due to the chilling effects of ICE activity on their customer base 🌹There are two Change petitions regarding a situation at

The Anatomy of Snow Panic Sales

The Anatomy of Snow Panic Sales

Any local news station worth their salt will do a story about the run on grocery stores right before a snowstorm. Empty shelves, full baskets, and long lines at the registers are the typical B-roll. What is it like to operate a grocery store in the lead up to one

Minnesota Cooperatives Stand Together

Minnesota Cooperatives Stand Together

Minnesota food co-ops are joining businesses all across the state on Friday 1/23 to take collective action against ICE operations which have terrorized their communities. Many stores are closing for the day or supporting the protest in other ways. The statewide protest is called A Day of Truth and

Co-op News Round Up 1/8

Co-op News Round Up 1/8

The calendar has somehow flipped to 2026 and we've got a boatload of co-op news for the new year. 🌹The 2026 Consumer Cooperative Management Association (CCMA) conference in Tacoma, WA has put out a call for proposals for breakout sessions. The conference will be held May 28-30 and

Passing The Baton: Littleton

Passing The Baton: Littleton

Editors note- This interview was filmed on 8/25/25

Co-op News Round Up: 9/16

Co-op News Round Up: 9/16

Happy mid-September. The weather is cooling down but the co-op news is heating up. Here's all the links fit to read: 🌹The Bethlehem Co-op Market in Pennsylvania is now offering online shopping ahead of their store opening. A sneak peak of the store is available on their website.