Consumer co-ops generally
Mountain Equipment Co-op
MEC was conceived by a small group of Canadian climbers who wanted a place to buy gear not carried by conventional retailers: gear for mountaineering, rock climbing, ski touring, and hiking. Directed by the members, MEC fulfills its core purpose – to help people enjoy the benefits of self-propelled wilderness-oriented recreation. We do that by selling outdoor gear, clothing, and services.
Site and location characteristics
A paper on location and site selection reported by National Cooperative Grocers Association
Coopertive Grocer Online
(U.S. based information)
This is a bi-monthly trade magazine for food co-operatives. It includes links to online publications for co-operatives.
Arctic Co-operatives Ltd.
Information on a diverse groups of Aboriginal co-ops in Canada's north.
The Car Sharing Library
"For Profit, Non-Profit or Co-op?" essay written by co-founder of Co-operative Auto Network.
"For Profit, Non-Profit or Co-op?"
Essay written by co-founder of Co-operative Auto Network


