Journal of Co-operative Studies, Vol 35 No 1

Editorial: Co-operative Commission report, 2001

James Bell, pp. 5-6

What is the vision of the co-operative movement as we enter the new century - in terms of commercial objectives and social goals?' This was the question asked by the Co-operative Commission at the start of its review of the co-operative sectors in the UK. This special issue looks at some of the Commission's recommendations in the 2001 report with a rnage of peer review and short papers. On a separate but related these, the final short paper provides an insight into the UK Co-operative Group's 'responsible retailing' initiative.

Peer reviewed articles

Being the best? Co-operative retailing and corporate competitors

Leigh Sparks, pp. 7-26

Short papers

Education and adaptability in securing co-operative success

Richard Bickle, pp. 27-43

Can the Co-operative Commission do the trick?

Joshua Bamfield, pp. 44-51

USDAW’s view on the co-operative movement after the Commission report

Bill Connor, pp. 52-57

Responsible retailing in practice

Wendy Wrigley, pp. 58-69