As co-ops, we have the privilege of sitting at the crossroads of commerce and social and environmental impact. The co-op business model has meaningful historical roots and today it remains a powerful tool that people in Black communities are using to enhance sovereignty. Black consumers have formidable buying power and shoppers of the community support […]
We collected survey responses from 76% of NCG member co-ops to develop the 2025 Food Co-op Impact Report. Here’s how the data stacks up over the past several years compared to goals we have set for our community of co-ops as a whole.
JTMM Black History Month in February presents an opportunity for food co-ops to build relationships with Black-owned businesses, suppliers, chefs and local organizations in your community. It also provides a platform to inform and inspire co-op shoppers.
Co-op customers have shared their feedback through NCG’s Customer Experience (CX) Program. Their message is clear: product availability is the single strongest driver of loyalty at food co-ops.
