Environmental Impact
This coverage addresses the environmental impact of UK retail operations, examining sustainability initiatives, regulatory developments, and corporate responsibility efforts. Reporting focuses on emissions reduction, waste management, supply chain practices, and green innovations — offering insight for retail executives, operations managers, and brand leaders seeking to align business performance with environmental goals.
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Dec- 2021 -6 DecemberEconomy
Sustainability ‘falls down agenda’ for retailers, report finds
Sustainability is less important now than it was a year ago for a quarter (24%) of retailers, while 8% say it has fallen down the agenda “quickly”, according to new research from UK law firm TLT. A fifth (21%) of retailers said sustainability was not currently important to their business,…
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Nov- 2021 -17 NovemberEconomy
Ethical buyer impacting retail strategies, study finds
The ethical buyer is having a “significant impact” on future retail strategies, according to a new survey from RSM. RSM’s What’s in Store? spoke to 250 retail executives to gauge what issues and consumer trends are driving boardroom conversations and business priorities for the future. The survey revealed that the…
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Oct- 2021 -6 OctoberNews
Sustainability increasingly important for consumers, survey finds
Compared to 2019, 22% more consumers said environmental responsibility is very or extremely important when deciding on a brand, according to a recent survey carried out by the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBM). IBM, a BRC climate action roadmap partner, surveyed more than 14,000 adults around the world about…
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Aug- 2021 -17 AugustSupply Chain
Post Office and DPD partner for ‘click and collect’ services
The Post Office and DPD have announced a new partnership that will see parcels delivered directly to its branches for click-and-collect services, opening up its network to external carriers for the first time in its 360-year history. The service will initially be available at around 250 Post Offices this month…
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Jun- 2021 -21 JuneSupermarkets
Aldi to remove 1.4bn pieces of plastic in own-brand tea bags
Aldi has committed to removing approximately 1.4 billion pieces of single-use plastic from all its own-brand tea bags by the end of 2021 The supermarket will switch the oil-based plastic sealing of the tea bags to biodegradable materials, following a number of trials. In addition, the retailer will also remove…
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10 JuneSupermarkets
Aldi introduces ‘Prevented Ocean Plastic’ packaging across fish range
Aldi has announced that it is introducing packaging made with ‘Prevented Ocean Plastic’ across its entire range of own-label fishcakes and crispbakes. The packaging, produced by Sharpak, part of Groupe Guillin, includes fully traceable and certified recycled waste plastic that has been “collected by communities living in coastal areas across…
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May- 2021 -26 MayAnalysis
Mind the gap: plugging the physical disconnect in a digital-first retail era
It is no exaggeration to say that the past 12 months have turned the retail environment on its head. As consumers slowly start to rise above the parapet and lockdown restrictions ease, retailers are having to overcome the physical disconnect between themselves and their customers. With retail moving almost entirely…
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11 MayAnalysis
Plastic Packaging Tax revenues should be reinvested in retail
It’s now less than 12 months until UK retailers face paying a new levy on plastic packaging, with this set to raise hundreds of millions in tax revenues. This money should be shared with retailers to help further improve recycling and sustainability. UK Plastic Packaging Tax explained From 1 April…
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Apr- 2021 -23 AprilAdvice
Getting ready for the post-covid retail boom
From being in the grip of the second wave in a bleak mid-Winter two months ago with so much uncertainty and anxiety there really has been a remarkable turnaround due to the determination of all to fix this situation. A majority of the population have been vaccinated and sunnier days…
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Mar- 2021 -22 MarchSupermarkets
Spar International expands anti-food waste collaboration
Spar International has announced it will be enhancing its collaboration with digital platform Gander to further tackle food waste. The partnership was initially launched in Northern Ireland and has grown to become a global agreement. The partnership will facilitate a wider roll-out across Spar markets, strengthening the collaborative, global approach…
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