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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:collaboration
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gptkbp:businessModel
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Cooperative business model
Varies by country and jurisdiction.
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gptkbp:defines
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A type of cooperative owned and operated by its members for their mutual benefit, focusing on retail services.
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gptkbp:distinctFrom
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Investor-owned retail businesses
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gptkbp:example
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gptkb:REI_(Recreational_Equipment,_Inc.)
gptkb:Co-op_Food_(UK)
gptkb:Eroski_(Spain)
gptkb:The_Co-operative_Group_(UK)
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gptkbp:governingBody
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Democratically controlled by members.
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gptkbp:notable_principle
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One member, one vote.
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gptkbp:origin
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Originated in the 19th century.
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gptkbp:ownedBy
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Owned by its customers or members.
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gptkbp:profit_distribution
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Profits are distributed among members based on patronage.
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gptkbp:purpose
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To provide goods and services to members at competitive prices.
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gptkbp:relatedTo
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gptkb:Consumer_cooperative
gptkb:Cooperative_movement
gptkb:Producer_cooperative
gptkb:Worker_cooperative
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gptkbp:sector
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Retail
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Consumer_cooperative
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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