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- 2021 -19 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
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 ability to continue as a going concern due to the impact of Covid-19 and lockdown restrictions. For the 26-week period to 24 October 2020, it revealed total group revenue declined…
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18 JanuaryAdvice
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 retailers to sell more products online and effectively move goods through busier and changing supply chains that are constantly flexing in response to the impact of Covid-19. At the same…
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14 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
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 £661m in the four months ended 31 December 2020. In light of this trading performance, it now expects group revenue growth for the financial year to 28 February 2021 to…
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6 JanuaryAnalysis
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 result of the pandemic, but many have thrived as digital transformation becomes a habit and now preferable choice for consumers. Fast-growing digital marketing agency Modo25 hosted an online discussion with…
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Dec- 2020 -18 DecemberLuxury Goods
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 potential acquisition. Mike Ashley’s retail group currently owns a 36.8% stake in the business and last month said it was considering a takeover of the brand. Last month, Frasers Group…
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18 DecemberNews
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 will join the Partnership board next February, and brings with her “significant” experience as a non-executive director in a range of consumer facing sectors. She replaces Keith Williams in the…
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17 DecemberNews
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 packaging process that is over 99% plastic-free. Investments in two Quadient CVP-500 automated packaging machines and switching to Corrugated Fanfold material from Ribble Packaging, have aided with their pursuit of…
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11 DecemberGovernment
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 groceries unless a Brexit deal is agreed with the EU in the coming days. The trade body warned that without a deal, this increase in tariffs will “leave retailers with…
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7 DecemberAdvice
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 operators of the world have all enjoyed tremendous success; on the other, almost every other segment of the industry has been decimated. More than 11,000 chain outlets shut in the…
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Nov- 2020 -24 NovemberNews
Burberry appoints non-executive director
Burberry has announced that Antoine Bernard de Saint-Affrique has been appointed to the board as a non-executive director and member of its audit and nomination committees. His roles will come into effect from 1 January 2021. Bernard de Saint-Affrique is currently CEO of the Barry Callebaut Group, a manufacturer of…
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