ESG
This coverage examines Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities shaping the UK retail industry. Retail Sector reports on sustainability initiatives, ethical sourcing, diversity and inclusion, and corporate governance standards adopted by leading retail brands. Coverage includes ESG strategy implementation, compliance with UK and EU regulations, and investor expectations driving responsible retailing. For retail professionals, this category provides expert insight into how ESG performance influences brand reputation, operational efficiency, and long-term business resilience in an increasingly sustainability-driven market.
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Nov- 2025 -6 NovemberAdvice
How does installing an EV charging hub boost the value of your retail site?
The transition to EVs is not just a shift in how people purchase vehicles, it is a fundamental realignment of which businesses can profit from the expansion of transport infrastructure. Retail site owners are well positioned to capitalise on this change, as the market has shifted from the presence of…
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Sep- 2025 -29 SeptemberComment
The dos and don’ts of installing EV chargers at retail parks
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is accelerating across the UK, and retail parks are uniquely suited to support this shift. With more EVs on the road, the demand for good locations to charge is paramount. With their large car parks and numerous amenities, retail parks are well suited for hosting an…
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23 SeptemberFeatures
How the Fine Bedding Company became Family Business of the Year
When The Fine Bedding Company (FBC) was named Family Business of the Year in the Innovation category at this year’s Family Business United awards, it recognised more than a century of combining family heritage with forward-looking sustainability. The accolade marked a journey that began in Liverpool in 1912 and now…
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22 SeptemberElectrical
Currys dissolves ESG committee and shifts oversight to existing teams
Currys has closed its board-level environmental, social and governance (ESG) committee and transferred oversight responsibilities to existing teams. The committee, formed in 2023, had overseen the establishment of the retailer’s ESG strategy and goals. The company said that its progress, together with upcoming sustainability reporting requirements, meant it was the…
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3 SeptemberSupply Chain
ASOS partners with TrusTrace to boost fashion supply chain compliance
ASOS, the global fashion retailer, has announced plans to enhance its supply chain transparency and resilience, strengthen risk management, and support compliance across its global value chain via a strategic partnership with TrusTrace. As part of its ongoing Fashion with Integrity strategy, ASOS is investing in robust traceability infrastructure to…
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Aug- 2025 -22 AugustSupermarkets
Asda launches second sustainability-linked finance scheme with Lloyds
Asda has launched a new sustainability-linked supply chain finance scheme in partnership with Lloyds Bank, aimed at incentivising environmental and social improvements across its supplier base. The scheme offers tiered access to preferential financing rates, with terms dependent on suppliers’ performance against a range of sustainability key performance indicators (KPIs).…
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15 AugustSponsored Articles
Five forces reshaping UK fulfilment, and how brands can respond
In the UK, shifts in technology, consumer expectations, and economic pressure are driving structural change across the fulfilment sector – positioning it now as a core driver of customer experience and brand reputation. At Fidelity Fulfilment, we work with both fast-scaling DTC brands and some of the UK’s largest multichannel…
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Apr- 2025 -22 AprilFeatures
How retailers can tackle ESG risks amid greenwashing crackdown
Starting from April, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) gains new powers to fine businesses for misleading greenwashing claims. With fines of up to 10% of global turnover or £300,000 for breaches, this crackdown underscores the rising importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risk management. Retailers, particularly those involved…
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Feb- 2025 -27 FebruarySupermarkets
ASDA improves ESG rating score
Asda has announced an improvement to its ESG rating score, following an external assessment by financial services ratings’ agency Sustainable Fitch. For the second year in a row, Asda received an entity rating of 3 (1 = excellent, 5 = poor), with the retailer’s entity score improving to 57 from 54.…
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Jan- 2025 -31 JanuaryHealth & Beauty
Superdrug appoints new property director
Superdrug has appointed Clare Jennings as its new property director, following the retirement of Nigel Duxbury. Jennings will take over from Duxbury on 2 May 2025 and will become the third female executive on the twelve board of directors at Superdrug, following the promotions of Amy Davies to people director…
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