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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Oct- 2021 -6 OctoberNews
Sustainability increasingly important for consumers, survey finds
Compared to 2019, 22% more consumers said environmental responsibility is very or extremely important when deciding on a brand, according to a recent survey carried out by the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBM). IBM, a BRC climate action roadmap partner, surveyed more than 14,000 adults around the world about…
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6 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Morrisons launches reusable halloween range
Morrisons has announced the launch of its reusable halloween costume range for children, with costumes that are made from 100% “responsibly sourced materials”. According to the retailer, most halloween costumes are bought once and then thrown away, with the majority made from plastic-based materials including polyester. Morrisons has said the…
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4 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Boohoo appoints sustainability expert to board
Boohoo has appointed sustainability expert Kirsty Britz to its board as the latest non-executive director, with effect from today (4 October). She will become a member of the audit and risk committees on appointment. The online retail giant said her appointment brings additional expertise to the board, particularly in areas…
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Sep- 2021 -30 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
M&S resets its sustainability programme
Marks and Spencer has reset its Plan A sustainability programme, with the company now focusing on “becoming a net zero Scope 3 business across its entire supply chain and products by 2040”. The retailer has set out a roadmap to net zero using “science-based targets aligned to the UN ambition…
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29 SeptemberEconomy
Lego operating profit soars 104%
Lego has revealed an operating profit for the first half of the year of DKK 8bn (£929m), an increase of 104% compared to H1 2020. Revenue for the period grew 46% to DKK 23bn (£2.7bn) compared with the same period in 2020, while consumer sales grew 36%, outpacing the toy…
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27 SeptemberSupermarkets
Asda and MusicMagpie launch sustainability partnership
MusicMagpie has announced the launch of a new sustainability partnership with Asda, in a move that will see the roll-out of its SMARTDrop kiosks across Asda stores. The affiliate agreement will give Asda customers the chance to buy and sell pre-owned consumer technology, such as tablets and mobiles, and media…
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22 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Superdry partners with Oxfam on sustainability drive
Superdry has announced that it will be partnering with Oxfam to offer ‘Give Back’ boxes in stores to donate pre-loved clothes as part of its sustainability initiatives. The scheme will be initially piloted in 22 UK stores, plus access for Superdry staff at HQ. Once the clothes have been donated,…
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22 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Vestiaire Collective completes £154m funding round
Vestiaire Collective, the global pre-owned fashion platform, has announced the completion of a $210m (£154m) funding round. Led by Softbank Vision Fund 2 and Generation Investment Management, the investment was also backed by existing shareholders Bpifrance, Condé Nast, Eurazeo, and funds managed by Fidelity International and Korelya Capital. Following the…
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21 SeptemberSupermarkets
Asda launches first refill store in Scotland
Asda has announced that it has introduced its first refill store in Scotland as part of its drive to reduce plastic and help customers shop more sustainability. The supermarket has partnered with household brands including Kellogg’s, Napolina, Yorkshire Tea and Unilever, to introduce over 60 products sold loose and unpackaged…
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20 SeptemberSupermarkets
Morrisons announces ‘zero waste’ stores trial
Morrisons has announced the trial launch of the UK’s first six ‘zero waste’ stores in Edinburgh, which will have the ability to operate with zero waste by 2025. If successful, Morrisons will aim to roll out the ‘zero waste’ store format to all it’s 498 stores across the UK over…
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