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- 2022 -13 JanuaryAnalysis
On the move – retail supply chain trends for 2022
Following a year of supply chain disruption and uncertainty, Lee Thompson, managing director of international fulfilment services provider fulfilmentcrowd looks at the trends set to impact retail supply chains this year. Re-energised exports Exports have been something of a headache for UK-based retailers during the last 12 to 18 months. Disruption and…
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11 JanuaryFeatures
Diversification – the pandemic lifeline
Business diversification is not a novel notion. Renowned e-commerce website Amazon is said to be one of the early companies that diversified its offerings, transitioning from a marketplace of reading material to the commercial giant it is now. The eruption of coronavirus demanded more innovation from businesses. Many firms across…
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7 JanuaryNews
Weird Fish adds eco metrics to enhance transparency
Clothing brand Weird Fish has taken the next step in its sustainability journey by introducing environmental impact metrics to its website, in partnership with Green Story. Customers can now see how much has been saved in car emissions, drinking water, lightbulb energy and land pesticide usage as a result of…
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5 JanuaryHigh Street
M&S launches lower carbon diet initiative
Marks and Spencer is launching its Sparking Change National Challenge, inviting its 14 million customers to try a lower carbon diet. During the two-month Challenge, customers will have access to recipes, practical tips and a Sparks Live cook-along event hosted by chef Chris Baber. Available through Sparks, Marks and Spencer’s…
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Dec- 2021 -20 DecemberSupermarkets
M&S links £850m loan to net zero goals
Marks and Spencer will accelerate its sustainability initiatives after securing funding through a new £850m revolving credit facility that is linked to its Plan A net zero targets. Under the terms of its new credit facility, M&S will reportedly benefit from a lower interest rate if it delivers targets aligned…
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17 DecemberComment
Why 2022 will be a defining year for UK retail
Retailers are coming out of what has been another challenging year but are undoubtedly now optimistic and looking forward to a prosperous festive season. Early reports paint a positive picture with ONS data showing an 0.8% rise in total sales volume in October, and GfK revealing that consumer confidence is…
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15 DecemberHigh Street
Casa di Moda sets greenhouse gas reduction target
Fashion retail house Casa di Moda has announced it has set targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 60% over the 10-year period of 2019 – 2028. The renewed climate commitment comes after the fashion brand spoke at the COP26 conference last year. Brunello Cucinelli, executive chairman and creative…
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13 DecemberDIY
Dunelm signs £185m credit deal linked to sustainability
Dunelm Group plc has announced the signing of a £185m sustainability-linked unsecured revolving credit facility (“RCF”). It revealed the deal is signed from banks, Barclays Bank PLC, Lloyds Bank Plc, National Westminster Bank PLC, Banco Santander, S.A., London Branch and Credit Industriel et Commercial. The facility has an initial term…
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6 DecemberEconomy
Sustainability ‘falls down agenda’ for retailers, report finds
Sustainability is less important now than it was a year ago for a quarter (24%) of retailers, while 8% say it has fallen down the agenda “quickly”, according to new research from UK law firm TLT. A fifth (21%) of retailers said sustainability was not currently important to their business,…
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Nov- 2021 -24 NovemberClothing & Shoes
M&S acquires 25% stake in Nobody’s Child
Marks and Spencer has announced it is furthering its partnership with Nobody’s Child by investing in a 25% stake in the clothing brand, following a “positive first year of working together”. While Nobody’s Child will continue to operate independently, it will now be able to use M&S’s investment and infrastructure…
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