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- 2024 -27 NovemberHigh Street
High street should ‘look beyond retail’, says new Lords report
The high street has been advised to “look beyond retail” in order to reverse its decline, according to a new report from the House of Lords. This is one of the conclusions of a new report, ‘High Streets: Life beyond retail?’, published today (27 November) by the cross-party House of…
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22 NovemberAnalysis
Retail insights for the Golden Quarter ahead
The Golden Quarter – November to January – remains the most critical period for UK retailers, and in 2024, the stakes are higher than ever. Consumers are still risk-averse in the run-up to Christmas, but coupled with the rise of social commerce and growing sustainability concerns, you get both challenges…
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19 NovemberNews
Julian Bambridge: Driving MPM Products to Global Pet Food Leadership
Julian Bambridge, Global CEO of MPM Products, has led the company through an extraordinary journey of growth and innovation. From its humble beginnings as a niche cat food company, MPM now serves over 40 countries with premium pet food. In a candid interview, Bambridge reflects on his career path, MPM’s…
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18 NovemberNews
Aldi launches donation drive ahead of Christmas
Aldi has launched a donation drive ahead of the Christmas period and revealed a list of the most in-demand items at foodbanks to help guide shoppers. The items have been selected by foodbanks, charities and community groups across the UK and include store cupboard essentials, festive treats, toiletries and pet…
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15 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-15/11/24
The UK economy stagnated in Q3 2024, with GDP rising just 0.1%, a sharp slowdown from 0.5% growth in Q2. The services and construction sectors saw modest gains, but production shrank. Nominal GDP increased by 0.8%, driven by rising employee compensation. Economic uncertainty, partly due to the upcoming budget, hindered…
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15 NovemberLuxury Goods
LVMH unveils new leadership team appointments
LVMH chairman and chief executive officer Bernard Arnault has made a raft of appointments to the group’s leadership team after consulting with the Sustainability and Governance Committee of the board of directors. Maud Alvarez-Pereyre will be appointed executive vice president Human Resources of the LVMH Group and become a member…
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15 NovemberNews
Textile firm Circulose appoints former H&M CEO as chair
Textile firm Circulose has announced the appointment of former H&M group CEO Helena Helmersson as its new chairman, whilst also naming Jonatan Janmark as new CEO. Helmersson joins the firm with extensive experience from the fashion industry and driver of sustainability leadership. Regarding her new role, she said: “I am…
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7 NovemberHealth & Beauty
Aesop to open at Victoria Leeds in January 2025
Australian-born luxury skin care brand Aesop is set to unveil its first store at Redical’s Victoria Leeds in January 2025. Measuring 753 sq ft, the store will showcase Aesop’s full range of fragrance, skin, hair and body care formulations. As a Certified B Corporation, Aesop is dedicated to sustainability and…
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5 NovemberFeatures
Flooring industry trends for 2025
As we inch closer to 2025, the flooring industry is responding to changing consumer preferences, blending timeless classics with bold, personality-driven choices. From sustainable materials to statement patterns, 2025’s trends reflect a growing desire for floors that are both functional and expressive. Mike Jones from Simply Underlay, the online flooring…
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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberAdvice
Behind the curtain of retail logistics at DHL Supply Chain
Most consumers think of the shopping experience as the final click online or the moment they walk out of a store with bags in hand. But what happens behind the scenes to ensure that products are on the shelf, or that parcels arrive at our doorsteps on time, is a…
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