Sustainability

Pentland Brands appoints positive business director

Pentland Brands, the retail group which owns brands such as Lacoste, Boxfresh and Speedo, has appointed Sara Brennan as its…

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Superdry swings to £18.9m H1 loss

Superdry has reported an £18.9m loss for the first half of the year, as the company also warned about its…

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How packaging can build retail resilience

The ‘stay at home’ impact of the pandemic is turbocharging the importance of packaging. It is a critical component helping…

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Boohoo raises guidance as revenue soars

Boohoo has welcomed a period of “strong” trading towards the end of last year, with revenue soaring by 40% to…

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The year ahead in retail: An expert panel discussion

It’s been an unusual year to say the least, particularly in the retail sector. Some retailers have struggled as a…

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Frasers Group will not make formal bid for Mulberry

Frasers Group has announced that it will not be making a formal bid for Mulberry after ongoing rumours of a…

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John Lewis Partnership appoints Rita Clifton CBE as deputy chair   

The John Lewis Partnership has announced that Rita Clifton CBE has been appointed as the group’s next deputy chairman. Clifton…

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Internet Fusion create a packaging process that is over 99% plastic-free

Internet Fusion Group, a leading lifestyle e-commerce retailer with brands such as Surfdome and Country Attire, have created a sustainable…

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No-Deal Brexit could see UK face £3bn tariff ‘bombshell’ 

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that UK supermarkets and their customers could face a £3.1bn tariff “bombshell” on…

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Re-energising retail in 2021: Three challenges and one solution

The story of retail in 2020 is one of extreme contrasts. On the one hand, the Amazons, Asos and supermarket…

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