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- 2023 -22 AugustGovernment
Bottle recycling scheme to cost at least £1.8bn a year, warns BRC
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that government plans to introduce a bottle recycling scheme could cost the industry £1.8bn a year from 2025. The BRC also stated that this figure does not include the hundreds of millions that would be needed to set up a body to run…
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16 AugustFeatures
Is sustainability the new black?
Recently, a German supermarket raised the prices of a selection of its products to reflect their real cost on people’s health and the environment. The awareness-raising campaign week was organised in collaboration with academics from the University of Greifswald and the Nuremberg Institute of Technology. It was inspired by consumer…
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8 AugustClothing & Shoes
Frasers ups stake in Asos to nearly 17%
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has announced that it has once again upped its stake in Asos to nearly 17%. The news comes after the group upped its stake in the online retail company to over 10% in June. Additionally, Frasers also acquired 7.8% stake in Boohoo last month. Prior to…
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2 AugustClothing & Shoes
Sales growth of 62% is in the bag for colourful backpack firm ROKA London
* Revenue shot up from £3.72 million in 2021 to £6 million in 2022 and it is expected to exceed £9 million in 2023; * ROKA’s stylish and sustainable bags and backpacks have become a fashion item in their own right and it has recently captured the student market; *…
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Jul- 2023 -31 JulyNews
Aldi to remove use by dates on milk
Aldi has announced it is removing use by dates from its fresh milk to help reduce food waste. Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket will instead begin using ‘Best Before’ dates on milk bottles, except for filtered milk, across its stores in England and Wales to prevent milk from being thrown away unnecessarily.…
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28 JulyPeople Moves
Superdry appoints new chief operating officer
Superdry has announced the appointment of Shaun Packe as the retailer’s new chief operating officer. His appointment follows the departure of Silvana Bonello from the role, as part of the company’s turnaround strategy to secure fresh funding. Bonello, who joined Superdry in March 2021, was responsible for strategic planning, deployment,…
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27 JulyOnline & Digital
THG snaps up City A.M.
THG has announced the acquisition of London’s 18-year-old business newspaper, City A.M. The news comes after it was revealed that City AM was on the brink of administration and THG was reportedly in advanced talks with the newspaper to acquire it through a pre-pack administration. Matthew Moulding, THG chief executive…
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26 JulyGovernment
Government delays packaging tax by a year
The Government has revealed that new rules to ensure packaging producers pay for the cost of recycling their packaging will be deferred a year from October 2024 to 2025. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said the decision comes amid “extensive engagement with industry”, and in light of…
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21 JulyFeatures
Blocking customers for too many returns is not the solution but neither is ignoring the problem
When it comes to returns management, retailers have a fine balancing act to achieve. They need to make decisions that keep their business profitable; they need to keep customers coming back but also make environmentally responsible choices. In May, Swedish online fashion retailer, Bootz AB, hit the headlines for blocking…
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14 JulyClothing & Shoes
Sustainable retail concept All Good Things secures £2.5m investment
All Good Things, the independent retailer that exclusively sells pre-loved, fragmented or repaired clothing, has secured a £2.5m equity investment. Funding has been provided by Souter Investments, in conjunction with a broad base of experienced retail industry alumni, including Ben Barnett (former CEO, TFG London), Helen Williamson (former MD, Whistles),…
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