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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Sep- 2025 -29 SeptemberHigh Street
BRC warns retailers over lack of biodiversity targets
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned in a new report that retailers must step up efforts to tackle biodiversity loss or risk undermining the resilience of their supply chains. The trade body’s report, Planning for Nature, found that 76% of retailers have no targets in place to protect nature.…
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29 SeptemberComment
The dos and don’ts of installing EV chargers at retail parks
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is accelerating across the UK, and retail parks are uniquely suited to support this shift. With more EVs on the road, the demand for good locations to charge is paramount. With their large car parks and numerous amenities, retail parks are well suited for hosting an…
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23 SeptemberFeatures
How the Fine Bedding Company became Family Business of the Year
When The Fine Bedding Company (FBC) was named Family Business of the Year in the Innovation category at this year’s Family Business United awards, it recognised more than a century of combining family heritage with forward-looking sustainability. The accolade marked a journey that began in Liverpool in 1912 and now…
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22 SeptemberElectrical
Currys dissolves ESG committee and shifts oversight to existing teams
Currys has closed its board-level environmental, social and governance (ESG) committee and transferred oversight responsibilities to existing teams. The committee, formed in 2023, had overseen the establishment of the retailer’s ESG strategy and goals. The company said that its progress, together with upcoming sustainability reporting requirements, meant it was the…
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17 SeptemberHigh Street
The Perfume Shop to open new experiential store in Barnsley
The Perfume Shop is set to open a new experiential store at Barnsley’s Alhambra Shopping Centre on 19 September, the latest milestone in its nationwide expansion and refurbishment programme. The refreshed Cheapside store features a new layout and upgraded services, including a digital screen, personalised ribbon machine, and the retailer’s…
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17 SeptemberHigh Street
The Perfume Shop launches largest Christmas recruitment drive
The Perfume Shop will recruit more than 900 seasonal staff across the UK for Christmas 2025, in what it described as one of its biggest recruitment drives to date. The retailer said it would take on more Christmas sales assistants than in 2024 to meet increased customer demand. Last year,…
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1 SeptemberSupermarkets
Lidl beats 2025 plant-based sales target
Lidl GB has surpassed its 2025 target for meat-free and milk-alternative sales, recording a 694% increase against its original goal of 400%. The discounter said the milestone was part of a wider plan to increase the share of plant-based protein to 25% of all protein sold by 2030, in line…
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Aug- 2025 -29 AugustSupermarkets
Aldi unveils bigger than expected pay rise for staff
Aldi has announced it will lift hourly pay for over 28,000 UK store employees beyond its previously announced increase, “reinforcing its commitment to never be beaten on pay”. From 1 September, the rate for store assistants will move from £12.75 to £13.02 an hour (rising to £13.95 with service), while…
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28 AugustPeople Moves
BRC appoints Jo Whitfield as chairman-elect
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has appointed Jo Whitfield CBE as its next chair, succeeding Andy Higginson when his term ends on 2 October 2025. Whitfield has 25 years’ experience in retail, including senior roles at Matalan, the Co-operative Group and Asda. She is currently a non-executive and audit chair…
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26 AugustComment
How EV charging increases footfall and boosts customer loyalty
As the rate of EV adoption among the public increases, more drivers are looking for places to charge their EVs. This trend is only going to accelerate, especially considering the Government’s recent series of incentives and grants to make EVs more affordable. This is a key moment for retail site…
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