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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Apr- 2021 -21 AprilElectrical
Dixons Carphone appoints sustainability director
Dixons Carphone has announced the appointment of Moira Thomas as director of sustainability and ESG at the group. In the newly created role, Thomas will report to Assad Malic, group director of strategy and corporate affairs. Thomas joins from John Lewis Partnership, where she held a number of corporate social…
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Jul- 2020 -17 JulyTips
How ESG will help retailers survive the pandemic
With lockdowns slowly lifting again and more consumers coming out of their homes after months in isolation, the conditions have become far more favourable for the UK’s retail businesses. Given that every retail business owner had their eyes peeled for a possible opening for the past month, you might not…
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14 JulyComment
Risk, regulation and reputation: The three ‘R’s for retailers
The three ‘R’s are the building blocks for our children’s education. The joy of re-visiting these as a parent-teacher in lockdown has not been unbridled, but a necessary and worthwhile investment that will hopefully reap dividends. Retailers devising survival strategies likewise need a diligent focus on the three ‘R’s of…
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