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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Nov- 2021 -15 NovemberPeople Moves
Dobbies bolsters leadership team
Dobbies has bolstered its leadership team through the addition of three senior appointments, as the group continues to eye further growth across the UK. Richard Hodges has been appointed as Dobbies’ commercial director, joining from Sainsbury’s where he was head of UK Wholesale and International Growth. In his new role,…
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9 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Primark plans global expansion despite sales slump
Primark has seen like-for-like sales fall by 12% in its latest full-year results, as ongoing store closures and trading restrictions “inevitably” led to a “significant” loss of sales and profit in the period. While its parent group, Associated British Foods (ABF), said there was “no doubt” that Primark was “seen…
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3 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Depop confirms climate neutral status
Depop has announced it has been certified as a climate neutral company for the first time by climate solutions provider South Pole. The company said this “confirms that the company has successfully offset all material sources of scope 1-3 greenhouse gas emissions”. Depop has been retroactively offsetting greenhouse gas emissions…
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1 NovemberNews
John Lewis signs £420m credit deal linked to sustainability
The John Lewis Partnership has signed a new £420m five-year revolving credit facility linked to environmental targets. It revealed the deal is provided by seven banks who continue to offer “important backing” to the Partnership and its plans, with the new financing to replace existing facilities of £500mn, which are…
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1 NovemberSupermarkets
Aldi removes all plastics from toy range
Aldi has announced it is removing all plastic packaging from its entire wooden toy range. The supermarket’s upcoming Specialbuy range includes 26 different items, including wooden medical carts and pirate ships, and is available in stores from 31 October. The wooden toy range was originally launched in 2016 and has…
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Oct- 2021 -27 OctoberProperty
Ikea to open in former Topshop Oxford Street site
A new Ikea store is set to open its doors in the heart of London with a new location at Topshop’s former Oxford Street site. The new store is planned to open in autumn 2023, and will have a focus on home-furnishing accessories, with a full range available to buy…
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26 OctoberSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s brings forward net zero target to 2035
Sainsbury’s has revealed that it is ramping up its sustainability efforts by aiming to become net zero by 2035, five years ahead of previous targets. Earlier this year, the supermarket chain committed to reduce its Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas emissions by 30% by 2030, with a long-term commitment to be…
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25 OctoberOnline & Digital
Very wins UN award for empowering women in Indian textile industry
The Very Group has won the community engagement and partnerships category at the India United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEP) Awards for its work in empowering young women in the country’s textile industry. The award recognises Very’s work to establish five resource centres in southern India, which has helped to…
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19 OctoberDIY
IKEA UK joins sustainability partnership
IKEA UK has announced a new partnership with climate solutions charity, Ashden, for the ‘Let’s Go Zero initiative’, a coalition campaign which aims to support UK schools’ efforts to reduce their emissions and calls for government action on greening schools. The campaign will see IKEA UK help to target zero…
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13 OctoberOnline & Digital
THG shares plunge by a third following investor event
THG has seen its shares plummet by around a third (34.75%) following a Capital Markets Event held by the group yesterday (12 October). In a statement released today, the group noted the fall in the share price but states that it “knows of no notifiable reason for the material share…
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