What do names like "Ocean Spray" and "Ace Hardware" have in common? The answer is that they're all commercial cooperatives owned by members who use the organizations to increase purchasing power and reduce certain expenses. There are cooperatives like these in all industries. We take a look at how independent businesses are working together to survive the tough economy.
Co-Operating
Summary
A carpet store owner joins a cooperative to go wall to wall with big chains.
Published: February 12, 2012
Updated: September 05, 2023
