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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Jan- 2024 -4 JanuaryNews
Mamas & Papas sales rise 17%
High street nursery brand Mamas and Papas has reported sales rose by 17% in the 13 weeks to 31 December. The retailer said a record Black Friday performance, which saw year on year sales increase 18% over the three-week period, provided “significant trading momentum heading into the crucial Christmas period”,…
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Dec- 2023 -6 DecemberSponsored Articles
Sustainable Investing in Forex: Becoming an Ethical Retail Trade
In the world of investing, there’s hardly an approach as interesting and different as sustainable investing in foreign exchange (forex) markets. As the world becomes more mindful of environmental and social considerations, retail traders are following closely and shaping an ethical financial future for everyone. So, if you have ever…
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Aug- 2023 -16 AugustFeatures
Is sustainability the new black?
Recently, a German supermarket raised the prices of a selection of its products to reflect their real cost on people’s health and the environment. The awareness-raising campaign week was organised in collaboration with academics from the University of Greifswald and the Nuremberg Institute of Technology. It was inspired by consumer…
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Jun- 2023 -27 JuneClothing & Shoes
Asos appoints sustainability expert as ESG chair
Asos has announced the appointment of Anna Maria Rugarli as non-executive director and chair of the ESG Committee. Rugarli is a sustainability and CSR expert with more than twenty years of experience working with leaders in global apparel, including Nike Inc. and VF Corporation. She has specialised in creating “innovative”…
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8 JuneSupermarkets
M&S introduces ‘Beauty Takeback’ scheme
Marks and Spencer has announced a partnership with beauty recycling experts, HANDLE, to launch a ‘Beauty Takeback’ scheme in over 40 stores across the country. This scheme will see hard to recycle beauty packaging materials and components that commonly end up in landfill to be recycled are turned into new…
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May- 2023 -16 MayHigh Street
Mamas and Papas launches resale and repair initiative
High street nursery retailer, Mamas and Papas, has launched a new ‘Loved for Life’ initiative, which offers a range of sustainable services that ensures essential baby products can be reused, refreshed or recycled. This launch follows several other sustainability initiatives that the brand announced in the past year to accelerate…
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4 MayHealth & Beauty
L’Occitane sales jump 17% to €2.1bn
Beauty retail group L’Occitane has revealed its net sales jumped 17% to €2.13bn (£ 1.85bn) in the 12 month period ended 31 March 2023. The group’s sales performance in the three months ended 31 March 2023 (“FY23 Q4”) improved from that of the three months ended 31 December 2022 (“FY23…
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Apr- 2023 -21 AprilHigh Street
CBI hit with second rape allegation
The CBI is facing a second allegation of rape from a woman who claims she was assaulted by two male colleagues. According to the latest report from The Guardian, the offence took place at one of the CBI’s overseas offices and comes following reports of an alleged rape at a…
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12 AprilPeople Moves
CBI sacks director general amid misconduct claims
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has dismissed its director general Tony Danker following allegations of misconduct. Last month, it was revealed that Danker was to step away from his role due to an investigation into complaints concerning his conduct in the workplace. The CBI had engaged employment law at…
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Mar- 2023 -14 MarchNews
Mamas & Papas partners with Kit & Kin to promote eco-friendly products
Nursery brand Mamas & Papas has announced a partnership with Kit and Kin’s eco range starting from Monday 13th March. Kit and Kin’s eco nappies are made with sustainably sourced, plant-based materials as well as being the first UK nappy brand in retail to launch recyclable paper packaging. The range…
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