What is another word for consumer cooperative?
Pronunciation: [kənsˈuːmə kə͡ʊˈɒpəɹətˌɪv] (IPA) 
A consumer cooperative is a type of organization in which customers come together and pool their resources to form a business that aims to serve their needs. There are a few other terms that can be used to describe this type of business, including a retail cooperative, a consumer-owned cooperative, or simply a co-op. All of these terms refer to the same basic concept, which is that a group of individuals work together to create a business that is owned and operated by its customers. This can include everything from grocery stores to credit unions, and provides a unique model for economic cooperation and community building.
