Sustainability

What do supermarkets stand to gain from hosting parcel lockers?

Parcel lockers are everywhere now – outside supermarkets, in petrol stations, by train lines – and the numbers back this…

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Ikea officially opens Oxford Street store

Ikea has today (1 May) announced the opening of its Oxford Street store in London. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place…

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Four D2C trends to watch in 2025

Personalisation Personalisation has long been a buzzword in retail, but in 2025 it is becoming a baseline consumer expectation, with…

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Today’s news in brief-23/4/25

THG has rejected an unsolicited takeover bid for its Myprotein brand from Selkirk, describing the offer as “undervalued” and lacking…

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The potential ripple effect of Asda’s Rollback return

Asda has brought back its “iconic” Rollback scheme, reducing prices on more than 4,000 products in stores and online. As…

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Outdoor & Cycle Concepts rebrands to Cotswold Outdoor Group

Outdoor and Cycle Concepts, the British company behind high-street brands Cotswold Outdoor, Runners Need and Snow + Rock, has been…

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How retailers can tackle ESG risks amid greenwashing crackdown

Starting from April, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) gains new powers to fine businesses for misleading greenwashing claims. With…

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Sainsbury’s forecasts flat profits ahead despite 7.2% uplift in FY25

Sainsbury’s has forecast flat profits for the coming year, revealing that it expects its operating profit to drop to around…

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Today’s news in brief-11/4/25

Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has raised its profit forecast for the third consecutive year, driven by strong sales in Japan…

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Met Police challenges Asda’s Park Royal redevelopment amid safety concerns

The Metropolitan Police is reportedly threatening to block Asda’s proposed mixed-use redevelopment in west London amid concerns over public safety.According…

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