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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Jan- 2023 -9 JanuaryComment
Greenwashing vs ‘Greenhushing’ – how can businesses get it right?
Greenwashing has become a popular buzzword to describe how companies potentially mislead consumers through advertising and messaging by making environmental claims about products or services that do not stand up to scrutiny. The latest casualty to face allegations of greenwashing is clothing retailer H&M, who in the US are being…
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Dec- 2022 -20 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Flannels joins rental market with Hurr partnership
Flannels has announced the launch of its new rental strategy, in partnership with rental platform Hurr. It has revealed that customers will be able to rent out items for a period of 4, 8, 10 and 20 days directly from its online store. This will be followed by the launch…
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19 DecemberDepartment Stores
Ikea UK profits fall by nearly a fifth despite £2.2bn in sales
Ikea UK has announced that its profits have fallen nearly a fifth to £49.6m, despite posting sales of £2.2bn for the full year ended 31 August 2022. The company’s total online sales grew to 36% compared to 19% in 2019. Consumers also returned to stores, with store visitation increasing by…
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5 DecemberDepartment Stores
John Lewis and Waitrose cut heating and lighting to tackle bills
John Lewis and Waitrose are set to reduce their energy consumption this winter, with the department store cutting its heating and the supermarket dimming its lights in a bid to control high energy costs, The Guardian has reported. It comes as the John Lewis Partnership, which includes Waitrose, reportedly said…
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2 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Hush appoints new CEO
Women’s fashion and lifestyle brand hush has announced the appointment of Sarah Miles as CEO, effective 16 January 2023. Miles joins from Sephora, having previously been CEO of Feelunique, the beauty e-commerce platform. She led the team that grew revenues to more than £100m prior to its sale to Sephora…
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2 DecemberDepartment Stores
John Lewis confirms £500m rental home venture
The John Lewis Partnership has agreed a £500m joint venture with global investment company abrdn to deliver around 1,000 new homes across three local communities. In Bromley and West Ealing in Greater London, subject to planning permission, Waitrose shops will be redeveloped to provide new homes and improved stores. In…
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Nov- 2022 -25 NovemberOnline & Digital
Amazon workers to strike across globe this Black Friday
Amazon workers from over 30 different countries are set to strike today (25 November) on Black Friday, one of the retailer’s busiest days of the year. The movement has been formed by the Make Amazon Pay coalition, which is co-convened by UNI Global Union and the Progressive International. The coalition…
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25 NovemberSupermarkets
Waitrose appoints customer director
Waitrose has announced that Nathan Ansell has been appointed as its new customer director, reporting to executive director, James Bailey. He replaces Martin George who leaves after five years with the company. Starting in January 2023, Ansell will be responsible for further developing its multi-channel customer strategy through a focus…
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24 NovemberClothing & Shoes
H&M reopens Regent Street flagship following refurb
H&M have reopened its flagship Regent Street store today (24 November), following a refurbishment and additions to the site’s offerings. It is reported that the site now has a “world leading” interior look and feel, as well as new circular and customer services, which includes the fashion retailer’s new clothes…
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17 NovemberElectrical
AO expands fleet with 130 new delivery vans
Online electricals retailer AO has acquired 130 new home delivery vans from Fraikin, as part of an ongoing contract hire agreement. The retailer said it turned to drivers for recommendations on how to upgrade its current fleet, in recognition of the “integral part the crews play in its leading delivery…
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