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 -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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25 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Vinted eyes expansion beyond clothes amid €340m secondary share sale
Vinted has closed a secondary share sale of €340m (£283.5m) at a valuation of €5bn (£4.17bn) and is now looking to expand beyond clothes. In recent weeks, Vinted has begun the roll-out of a new category for electronics. The transaction, led by TPG, a leading global alternative asset manager, “validates…
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21 OctoberFeatures
What does Shein’s potential IPO mean for the company and its competitors?
Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein has reportedly been mulling launching an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange for the past year. This float would be the first time the company has been publicly listed anywhere in the world and would represent a large moment in the retail space.…
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21 OctoberClothing & Shoes
UK serial returners to drive £6.6bn in online returns in 2024
The retail sector is currently seeing a surge in the number of ‘serial returns’, with an estimated £6.6bn of online returns in 2024, according to the Annual Returns Benchmark Report 2024 conducted by returns specialists ZigZag, in partnership with Retail Economics. The report stated that serial returners, accounting for one…
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9 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-9/10/24
Shein’s UK arm reported robust financial results for 2023, with revenues climbing 38% to £1.55bn and pre-tax profits doubling to £24.4m. These figures surpass rival Boohoo’s latest annual revenues. The company also announced plans for an IPO in London, pending regulatory approval, to capitalise on its growth momentum and expand…
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9 OctoberComment
Jack Newman: From Jack Wills to Cegid, Optimising Retail Operations
Jack Newman, Head of Onboarding Customer Success at Cegid, has had a career deeply rooted in retail. His journey from a 16-year-old sales assistant to a leader in retail operations is one of growth, mentorship, and a passion for improving efficiency in the fast-paced world of retail. In this feature,…
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9 OctoberSupermarkets
Aldi invests over £30m to support dairy farming
Aldi has announced plans to invest over £30m in dairy farmers over the next three and a half years, through an enhanced partnership with Arla, the UK’s biggest dairy cooperative. This extended partnership, set to run until the middle of 2027, will provide additional support to Arla’s farm owners, ensuring…
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