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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Jul- 2022 -25 JulyComment
Pure London puts spotlight on Valencian footwear
Ariadna Vilalta on behalf of IVACE said: “Spanish footwear brands from the Valencia region are prestigious and recognised worldwide for their craftmanship, natural materials, quality, and generations of artisan-makers. There is an amazing connection between Spain and UK countries, and the Spanish footwear offer is well-known for its high quality,…
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19 JulySupermarkets
Dobbies partners with Waitrose on new foodhall offering
Garden centre retailer, Dobbies, has revealed a new partnership with Waitrose to provide Dobbies’ customers with Waitrose’s wide range of food, grocery products and everyday essentials in over 50 Dobbies Garden Centres across the UK. It is reported that Dobbies launched its new-style foodhall in July 2020, and since then,…
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18 JulySupermarkets
M&S removes best before dates in bid to tackle food waste
M&S has announced it will be removing best before dates from a range of fresh produce to help reduce in-store and household food waste. It confirmed that best before dates will be removed from the labelling of over 300 fruit and vegetable products, or 85% of M&S’ produce offering, including…
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4 JulyNews
St. Eval receives Queen’s Award from Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall at factory opening
St. Eval’s Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development was conferred upon the team at this factory opening, presided over by the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall and the Chairman of the Council and presented to owner and creative visionary Sarah Young-Jamieson. Being awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable…
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Jun- 2022 -30 JuneClothing & Shoes
Unbound unveils 14 partner brands for platform launch
The Unbound Group has announced the launch of its multi-brand platform to offer a “broader” range of new partner brands and complementary own-brand products, starting from 28 July 2022 through to October 2022. The group is initially launching its partner brand offering within apparel and specialist footwear categories. Unbound will…
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29 JuneHigh Street
Mulberry sees profits rise amid post-pandemic sales boost
Mulberry Group has reported that its revenues increased 32% to £152.4m compared with £115m in 2021, which it said reflects its strong recovery post pandemic. In its preliminary results for the 53 weeks ended 2 April 2022, Mulberry reported profits before tax reached £21.3m, up from £4.6m in 2021, however,…
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29 JuneHigh Street
H&M Group profits surge amid high street resurgence
H&M Group has revealed its gross profits increased by 52.2% to £4.36bn in the six months to 31 May. Profits after tax increased by 33% to £390m in the second quarter, on the back of a 17% rise in sales to £4.47bn, excluding Russia, Belarus and Ukraine sales. Net sales…
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23 JuneSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s partners with Newlife to recycle old stock
Sainsbury’s has announced the roll out of its partnership with Newlife, a UK-based charity for disabled children, to all supermarkets following a “successful” trial. Newlife has reportedly built its foundation around recycling, reprocessing, and reusing clothing to support 1.1 million disabled and terminally ill children in the UK. The partnership…
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22 JuneSupermarkets
M&S criticises gov decision on new Marble Arch store
Marks and Spencer has criticised the decision by Secretary of State Michael Gove to hold a public enquiry on the proposed redevelopment of its Marble Arch store on London’s Oxford Street. The retailer has been hoping to demolish the site and replace it with a larger 10-story retail and office…
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20 JuneDepartment Stores
Black Pound Day to launch permanent store in Westfield London
Black Pound Day, a movement for black-owned businesses in the UK, has launched its first permanent store in Westfield London, where more than 70 black owned businesses will be able to sell their products. It will be opening the doors to its storefront on 25 June in Westfield London, following…
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