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- 2025 -29 JulySupermarkets
M&S launches one-year guarantee on children’s clothing
Marks and Spencer has introduced a one-year quality guarantee on all children’s clothing, becoming the first UK high street retailer to offer such a scheme. The policy, which excludes footwear and accessories, allows customers to claim a full refund within 365 days if items do not meet the retailer’s quality…
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28 JulyTechnology
Co-op installs 6,700 solar panels at Bedfordshire depot
Co-op has completed the installation of more than 6,700 solar panels at its regional distribution centre in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, as part of efforts to expand its direct procurement of renewable energy. The 660,000sqft site, which serves more than 600 stores across southern England, is expected to generate 2,500 MWh of…
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24 JulyDIY
IKEA opens first new small-format store in Harlow as part of UK expansion
IKEA has opened a new small-format store in Harlow, Essex, the first of three such sites due this year, just over 100 days after acquiring the lease. The new store, which opened on 24 July, is located in a retail park and designed to offer a quicker and more accessible…
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23 JulyClothing & Shoes
Topshop revives partnership with Cara Delevingne
Topshop has named model and actor Cara Delevingne as the face of its new Autumn/Winter 2025 campaign, 10 years after their first campaign together and marking the start of a wider brand relaunch. The partnership begins with a 30-piece capsule collection described as a reflection of Delevingne’s “London edge”, featuring…
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16 JulySupermarkets
Sainsbury’s boss hails government food security plan
Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts has welcomed the government’s Good Food Cycle plan which aims to build a “thriving food sector”. The government has described the plan as “a recipe aimed at driving a generational change in the nation’s relationship with food”. The new initiative focuses on ten priority outcomes which…
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15 JulyPeople Moves
Mango appoints Helena Helmersson as a new independent board member
Fashion brand Mango has appointed Helena Helmersson as an independent member of its board of directors, strengthening its corporate governance and aligning with international best practice. The appointment was agreed by the board last week and forms part of Mango’s strategy to reinforce a more structured, expert-led management model. Helmersson,…
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8 JulyFeatures
Retailers vs. returns: is cracking down costing brands more than it’s saving?
Asos became wrapped up in another controversy in late June after the online giant, which shipped 67.2 million orders last year, confirmed it had closed the accounts of “a small number” of customers for returning more clothes than they kept. According to the retailer, this is in breach of its…
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4 JulySupermarkets
Aldi extends Teenage Cancer Trust fundraising target to £20m by 2031
Aldi has pledged to raise £20m for Teenage Cancer Trust by 2031, extending its original target of £15m by 2027. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket has so far raised £12m since the partnership began, supporting the charity’s work with young people undergoing cancer treatment. Fundraising efforts have taken place across Aldi’s…
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4 JulySupermarkets
Waitrose invests in first south west distribution centre
Waitrose has announced a multi-million investment in a 360,000sq ft distribution centre in Bristol to support its expansion and improve deliveries to customers in the south west of England. The facility at Mountpark’s Bristol 360 site will be the retailer’s first in the region. Due to open in late 2026,…
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1 JulySupermarkets
Aldi lightens 20 million wine bottles in supermarket first
Aldi has become the first UK supermarket to reduce the weight of 20 million wine bottles, following a major packaging reduction initiative. The retailer has switched to 300g ultra-lightweight bottles for its still wine range, working with suppliers and bottling partner Greencroft. The change brings the average bottle weight across…
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