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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Aug- 2024 -23 AugustClothing & Shoes
Shein uncovers two cases of child labour in supply chain
Shein has revealed it uncovered two cases of child labour in its supply chain last year, as both cases were resolved “swiftly”, with a series of remediation steps put in place following the discoveries.From Q1 to Q3 2023, Shein Responsible Sourcing (SRS) audits uncovered the two cases in the supply…
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8 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief-8/8/24
Deliveroo has reported a return to profit in the first half of the year, with earnings reaching £1.3m, a significant turnaround from a loss of £82.9m in the previous year. This success was driven by enhanced consumer retention and expanding partnerships with retailers. Key metrics include a 6% increase in…
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8 AugustNews
Co-op extends 30-year partnership with Wincanton
Co-op has announced a five-year contract extension with logistics provider Wincanton, building on over three decades of successful collaboration between the two companies. Under the new five-year agreement, Wincanton will continue to act as a partner to Co-op, providing facilities management and distribution services from 340,000 sq. ft. The…
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7 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief-7/8/24
Chris Brook-Carter, CEO of Retail Trust, highlighted an increase in calls from retail workers fearing for their safety amidst recent rioting in England and Northern Ireland. Several retail stores, including Shoe Zone and Sainsbury’s Local, were targeted by rioters. The British Retail Consortium is responding with a meeting today to…
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7 AugustSupermarkets
Morrisons extends Too Good To Go partnership to combat food waste
Morrisons is extending its partnership with Too Good To Go, a global marketplace for surplus food, so that customers can purchase ‘Surprise Bags’ from 930 of its Morrisons Daily convenience stores to help combat food waste. During a successful trial in various locations across north England, the midlands and Wales,…
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Jul- 2024 -30 JulyNews
What to expect at Europe’s 100% plant-based trade show
Leading plant-based manufacturers and solutions providers will form a comprehensive exhibition, covering everything from end products to packaging, ingredients and logistics. Here, attendees can source innovative plant-based products, gain inspiration, discover solutions for their business and network with other business owners. Exhibitors are travelling from around the world to demonstrate…
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25 JulyNews
Lidl to invest £1.5bn in beef industry over next five years
Lidl GB has committed to invest £1.5bn into the British beef industry over the next five years, as part of its wider commitment to sourcing 100% British beef. The supermarket is launching the Sustainable Beef Group to support farmers transitioning to sustainable practices. Those in the group will be rewarded…
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23 JulyFeatures
Case study: TBCo wraps up streamlined operations with Brightpearl
Key facts Fast-growing homeware and fashion brand and certified B-Corp, founded in 2014, operating across a Shopify webstore, physical store and wholesale Live on Brightpearl in just three months, in time for Black Friday peak 82 workflows automated – saving time, boosting efficiency and allowing teams to focus on growth-critical…
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22 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is looking to significantly increase its stake in Selfridges. Currently holding 10%, PIF has offered $1.3m (£1m) to acquire an additional 40% from Signa’s flagship property unit, following Signa’s insolvency earlier this year. This move positions PIF against other potential suitors like Thailand’s Central…
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18 JulyNews
Sainsbury’s to donate over one million meals to children with Comic Relief
Sainsbury’s and Comic Relief have committed to donating over £2.5m to help children and families by providing over one million meals in the school holidays. The funding will help launch five new food club hubs, which will run all-year-around and provide long-term solutions to help improve families’ access to food…
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