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- 2025 -22 AugustSupermarkets
Asda launches second sustainability-linked finance scheme with Lloyds
Asda has launched a new sustainability-linked supply chain finance scheme in partnership with Lloyds Bank, aimed at incentivising environmental and social improvements across its supplier base. The scheme offers tiered access to preferential financing rates, with terms dependent on suppliers’ performance against a range of sustainability key performance indicators (KPIs).…
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20 AugustSupermarkets
Lidl launches ‘Live Well’ health and sustainability logo
Lidl GB has become the first discount supermarket to introduce a health marker across its own-label products. The ‘Live Well’ logo, designed to help shoppers identify healthier options in store, will apply to more than 100 items including fruit, vegetables, wholegrains and plant-based proteins. It will begin appearing on shelves…
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19 AugustHigh Street
JoJo Maman Bébé launches pre-loved clothing scheme
Childrenswear retailer JoJo Maman Bébé has officially launched a resale scheme in partnership with pre-loved clothing platform Thelittleloop. The new service, JoJo Reloved, went live in the UK today (19 August) and allows customers to trade in outgrown kidswear in exchange for store credit. The scheme accepts items from JoJo…
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15 AugustSponsored Articles
Five forces reshaping UK fulfilment, and how brands can respond
In the UK, shifts in technology, consumer expectations, and economic pressure are driving structural change across the fulfilment sector – positioning it now as a core driver of customer experience and brand reputation. At Fidelity Fulfilment, we work with both fast-scaling DTC brands and some of the UK’s largest multichannel…
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15 AugustSupermarkets
Aldi to upgrade more than 20 stores by end of 2025
Aldi is set to upgrade more than 20 of its UK stores before the end of the year, including two major extensions in Cumbria and Wales. Its stores in Barrow-in-Furness and Ebbw Vale will undergo full-scale extensions between now and December, while a further 21 sites will receive internal improvements…
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14 AugustClothing & Shoes
DBT’s secures £40k funding for national expansion
Kent-based sustainable clothing brand DBT’s has received a £40,000 funding package from HSBC UK to support national growth. Founded in 2022 by husband-and-wife team Sarah and David Blake, DBT’s designs and produces t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies inspired by the idea of living in the moment and promoting well-being. All products…
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6 AugustPeople Moves
Sainsbury’s announces leadership changes to drive Next Level strategy
Sainsbury’s has announced significant changes to its operating board in a bid to further strengthen leadership across customer experience, technology, commercial and sustainability, and support delivery and acceleration of its ‘Next Level’ strategy. The move sees Tracey Clements appointed to the operating board as chief retail, logistics and supply chain…
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5 AugustPeople Moves
Puma appoints Andreas Hubert as chief operating officer
Puma has appointed Andreas Hubert as its new chief operating officer (COO), effective 1 September 2025. Hubert, will join Puma’s management board, which will expand to five members.As COO, Hubert will oversee global sourcing operations, including sustainability and product development, as well as IT and logistics. The new board role…
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Jul- 2025 -31 JulyLuxury Goods
Virgin Wines beats market expectations despite FY profit fall
Virgin Wines has reported that pre-tax profits fell to £1.6m in the year ended 30 June 2025, down from £1.9m in the previous year. Despite the decline, this was ahead of market expectations by 23.1%. Meanwhile, EBITDA fell to £2.3m, down from £2.8m the prior year, which the group attributed…
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30 JulyClothing & Shoes
Closet London enters liquidation after three decades of trading
British womenswear label Closet London has entered voluntary liquidation after nearly 30 years in business. News comes after directors at the retail group officially appointed insolvency specialists Duncan Coutts and Rupen Patel of Coots and Boots on 21 July to manage the process. Creditors have since ratified the decision, giving…
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