Sustainability

Today’s news in brief-16/11/23

Mars has acquired Hotel Chocolat in a £534m deal, offering a 168% premium on the share price. Mars sees cultural…

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Mars acquires Hotel Chocolat for £534m

Mars has agreed to a takeover of Hotel Chocolat in a deal which values the business at £534m. The cash…

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Today’s news in brief-15/11/23

Central Group, a Thai conglomerate and co-owner of Selfridges, has reportedly become the largest shareholder by converting a €364m loan…

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UK retailers join forces to sign Wrap’s Textiles 2030 initiative

More than 30 retailers have signed up to Wrap’s Textiles 2030 initiative to reduce the carbon impact of the textiles…

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A guide to augmented reality fitting rooms

Enhance customer engagement Offer customers the ability to virtually try on clothing and accessories, allowing them to see how products…

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A practical guide to retail packaging

Understand your brand and target audience Before designing your retail packaging, understand your brand identity and the preferences of your…

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Today’s news in brief-26/10/23

Majestic Wines has marked a significant milestone by opening two new stores in one week, a feat not accomplished in…

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Inditex signs €70m three-year recycled polyester agreement

Zara owner Inditex has formed a strategic partnership with Ambercycle, a Los Angeles based material science company, to help scale…

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How to sustainably source in retail

Define your sustainability goals Before diving into sustainable sourcing, it’s essential to define your sustainability goals. Decide what aspects of…

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Decathlon launches nationwide buyback service

Decathlon has announced the launch of a buyback service in 50 of its stores across the country. The scheme will…

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