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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Jan- 2025 -8 JanuaryFeatures
Mer Charging: Leading EV infrastructure innovation
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue their steady rise in popularity, the infrastructure to support them is evolving in tandem. At the forefront of this shift is Mer Charging, a company committed to delivering a seamless and sustainable EV charging experience. Speaking to Liz Warren, interim Director of Public Charging, and…
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8 JanuaryComment
Blomma Beauty: Where natural skincare meets experiential retail
Karen MacDonald, owner of natural beauty retailer Blomma Beauty, has created a vibrant haven for natural and organic skincare enthusiasts in the heart of London’s Coal Drops Yard. Her journey from retail buying to founding a unique experiential store is a testament to the power of persistence, adaptability, and a…
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2 JanuaryComment
Reinventing the high Street with The Pop-Up Club
Tillie Peel, founder of The Pop-Up Club, is on a mission to breathe life into the high street. What began as a small experiment to bring vintage clothes to her Essex community has grown into a pioneering business that supports independent makers, artists, and small businesses. By transforming vacant spaces…
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Dec- 2024 -27 DecemberFeatures
Understanding the shopping habits of Gen Z and Gen Alpha with Beano Brain
Understanding younger generations—their habits, preferences, and influences—is the key to future-proofing brands. Few are more adept at unearthing these insights than Helenor Gilmour, director of insights and strategy at kids insight consultancy Beano Brain. Drawing on decades of experience in marketing and consumer behavior, Gilmour has spearheaded strategies that connect…
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13 DecemberAnalysis
How China and ‘memory makers’ are shaping luxury retail trends
The global luxury retail market is at a turning point, navigating economic shifts, evolving consumer preferences, and new growth opportunities. Insights from Morningstar’s Luxury Landscape and other industry reports have explained what trends really shaped the luxury segment year, giving us a good idea of what to expect in 2025.…
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11 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Zara owner Inditex misses expectations despite 7% surge in revenues
Inditex, the owner of fashion brands Zara, Stradivarius and Berksha, has seen its shares slide 6% in trading after its performance in the first nine months of the year came in below analysts expectations. Inditex reported revenues for the period of €27.4bn (£22.6bn) up 7.1% YOY and revealed that sales…
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6 DecemberNews
M&S gets go ahead for Marble Arch redevelopment site
Marks and Spencer has been given the green light for the redevelopment of the M&S store at Marble Arch. After a three-year battle, deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has approved the plans for the retailer to rebuild the store after they were initially submitted to Westminster City Council in 2021. …
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5 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-5/12/24
Police are investigating stalking and corporate espionage allegations from Boohoo executives, including CEO Dan Finley and co-founder Mahmud Kamani. Reports suggest the executives have been followed and watched in Manchester, London, and Kent, with Kamani allegedly assaulted and ex-CEO John Lyttle encountering trespassers. Surveillance equipment found outside Boohoo’s Manchester office…
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5 DecemberAnalysis
What’s stopping supermarkets from selling loose fruit and veg?
Aldi is taking a bold step toward reducing plastic waste by trialling 12 new loose fruit and vegetable lines across select stores in Northern England. Customers in County Durham, Cumbria, and other northern regions can now buy items like parsnips, broccoli, ginger, and oranges without the unnecessary plastic wrap. If…
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5 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Løci opens first physical space at Oxford Street’s Future Stores
Urban-lux vegan trainer and apparel brand Løci has opened the doors to its first physical shop at experiential immersive retail space Future Stores, 95 Oxford Street, London. Launched on Wednesday with a VIP evening attended by retail experts, fashion editors, influencers and shoppers, it marks the first time the brand…
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