In 1844 the Rochdale Pioneers began in a very modest way. They sold the basic necessities of life to their members. Returning any profit to members of the co-operative. Today, despite intense competition in food retailing, UK retail co-operatives still have a total turnover of over £7.7 billion and there is a renaissance of interest in all forms of co-operative.
In 1844 the Rochdale Pioneers began in a very modest way. They sold the basic necessities of life to their members. Returning any profit to members of the co-operative. Today, despite intense competition in food retailing, UK retail co-operatives still have a total turnover of over £7.7 billion and there is a renaissance of interest in all forms of co-operative.
In 1844 the Rochdale Pioneers began in a very modest way. They sold the basic necessities of life to their members. Returning any profit to members of the co-operative. Today, despite intense competition in food retailing, UK retail co-operatives still have a total turnover of over £7.7 billion and there is a renaissance of interest in all forms of co-operative.
