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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Sep- 2021 -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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16 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Superdry sees its losses narrow to £36m
Superdry CEO Julian Dunkerton has hailed that the company is “turning the corner” after it revealed statutory losses before tax for FY21 have narrowed to £36.7m, down from £166.9m the previous year. In its preliminary results for the 52-week period ending 24 April 2021, the retailer posted a full year…
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10 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Lululemon Q2 net revenues top £1bn
Lululemon Athletica, the multinational athletic apparel retailer, has revealed its net revenues soared 61% year-on-year to $1.45bn (£1.04bn) in Q2 FY21. The net global revenues for the first quarter of the financial year ended 31 January 2022 also represented a 64.2% rise from 2019’s levels. The Vancouver-based retailer also reported…
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7 SeptemberHigh Street
Oxford Street to launch sustainability initiative
Oxford Street has announced the launch of a sustainability campaign on 15 September as a part of its ‘Beyond Now’ scheme. Designed to provide shoppers with more sustainable retail choices, the programme will feature contributions from a number of brands operating on the iconic London street. A range of sustainable…
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3 SeptemberSupply Chain
Gov needs to tackle ‘short and systemic’ supply problems, commission warns
The government has been urged to “get a handle” on the “immediate and systemic” problems currently causing the supply chain crisis affecting the country, by a cross-party commission. The UK Trade and Business Commission, which was setup to scrutinise the government’s post-Brexit trade deals, yesterday (2 September) hosted a hearing…
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2 SeptemberOnline & Digital
Amazon launches UK recruitment drive
Amazon has announced it is holding one of its biggest free virtual training and recruiting events, in a bid to hire 2,500 open corporate, tech and operations roles across the UK. As part of its recruitment drive, Amazon Career Day will now take place on 16 September, with an event…
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