Sustainability
This coverage examines sustainability initiatives and challenges within the UK retail sector. Reporting highlights environmental strategies, supply chain improvements, energy efficiency, packaging innovation, and leadership commitments aimed at reducing impact and meeting regulatory expectations. Tailored for executives and managers, it provides insights to support sustainable decision-making and long-term planning.
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Nov- 2025 -7 NovemberSupermarkets
Waitrose unveils first ‘Home of Food Lovers’ concept store
Waitrose has opened its first “Home of Food Lovers” concept store in Newbury, marking a key step in the grocer’s £1bn investment programme to enhance and expand its 317-strong estate. The 27,000 sq ft Berkshire site will act as a testing ground for new concepts designed to improve service and…
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6 NovemberSponsored Articles
How innovative materials are shaping retail spaces
Retail design today is as much about function as it is about form. Spaces must be enduring, efficient, and in line with the evolving expectations of consumers. As shoppers continue to seek out immersive in-store experiences, the material components of a retail environment are playing an increasingly important role. From…
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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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5 NovemberFeatures
How innovative materials are shaping retail spaces
Spaces must be enduring, efficient, and in line with the evolving expectations of consumers. As shoppers continue to seek out immersive in-store experiences, the material components of a retail environment are playing an increasingly important role. From sustainable solutions to high-tech materials, innovative new materials are defining how brands differentiate…
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Oct- 2025 -30 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Superdry returns to FY profit amid restructuring plan
Superdry has returned to profit in FY25 following a restructuring plan that included tight cost control, with pre-tax profits rising to £33.8m, up from a loss of £48.3m the prior year. This was largely driven by over £130m in SG&A savings, targeted cost reductions, and impairment reversals linked to lease modifications. …
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23 OctoberFeatures
Insights to impact: How shopper behaviour testing drives stronger retail performance
In UK retail, the margin for error is narrowing. Costs are rising, shopper behaviour is unpredictable, and the pace of change is accelerating. Leaders must now make faster, smarter decisions, where every choice impacts profit, performance and reputation. Yet one area of retail strategy lags behind: how teams test, validate,…
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22 OctoberFeatures
The Cotswold Company: when success spurs a sale
When a private equity firm begins preparing to sell a company performing at its peak, it can seem counterintuitive. Yet reports that True, the private equity owner of The Cotswold Company, has appointed Arrowpoint Advisory to explore a potential sale suggest a strategic play. It’s one that reveals as much…
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21 OctoberSupermarkets
Aldi launches £10,000 Winter Fund to support local charities
Aldi is inviting shoppers to nominate local charities, community groups and food banks to receive a share of its £10,000 Winter Fund aimed at helping those most in need ahead of Christmas. A panel of Aldi representatives will review nominations and select organisations to receive cash donations to support their…
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17 OctoberDIY
Ikea UK FY sales fall 2.1% to £2.25bn despite strong final quarter
Ikea UK has reported retail sales of £2.25bn for the 2025 financial year, a 2.1% decrease on the previous year’s £2.30bn. The retailer said the performance comes despite seeing sales strengthen in the final quarter, rising 3.3%, with the trend continuing into September 2025. Ikea added that amid limited national…
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6 OctoberDIY
Cotswold Company owner hires advisers for potential sale
Private equity firm True, the owner of The Cotswold Company, has reportedly appointed Arrowpoint Advisory to help prepare furniture and homewares retailer for a future sale, according to Sky News. True, which has owned the business since 2016, is understood to have asked the Rothschild-owned advisory firm to draw up…
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