All Corporate social responsibility articles – Page 17
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NewsThe Co-op voted most ethical firm despite recent scandal
The Co-operative Group has been voted the most ethical firm over the past 25 years despite the scandal that has engulfed it over the past year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Walmart, Ted Baker, JD Sports and The Co-op
Retail news round-up on August 5, 2014: Walmart updates website for mobile users, Ted Baker unveils US site, JD outsources website content and The Co-op voted most ethical firm.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on consumer confidence, Matalan and Amazon
Retail news round-up on July 31, 2014: Consumer confidence slips for first time in six months, Matalan contributes to Rana Plaza victims’ trust fund, Amazon to inject $2bn in Indian operations
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Rana Plaza, Waitrose, John Lewis, Harvey Nichols and Dunnes
Retail news round-up on June 20, 2014: TUC calls for Government pressure on retailers over Rana Plaza; Waitrose and John Lewis win Which? Awards; Harvey Nichols advises shoppers not to overload themselves with bags; European Court rules against Dunnes’ arguments in design case
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NewsTesco to remove confectionery from checkouts of all shops by end of year
Tesco will remove chocolate and sweets from its checkouts across all stores in the UK and Ireland by the end of this year, in a move it claims is a UK first.
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NewsCampaigners to form human chain on Oxford Street to mark Rana Plaza anniversary
Campaigners are planning to form a human chain on Oxford Street today to mark the anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Asda does the double with Employer and CSR win
Doing the right thing helps Asda win Deloitte Employer of the Year and the Audit Partnership Corporate Social Responsibility trophy.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can the retail sector improve its CSR image?
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives are becoming an increasingly powerful tool for retailers, with businesses including Waitrose working hard to improve their image.
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NewsArcadia’s Sir Philip Green launches innovative work experience scheme
Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia fashion retail business has launched an innovative work experience scheme designed to address the frequent disconnect between education and business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on AO.com, Tesco and French Connection
Retail news round-up on February 27, 2014: AO.com insists it is not benefitting from ‘dot com bubble’, Tesco under fire from farmers for buying less British beef, French Connection appoints media agency
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OpinionComment: A much-needed sense of direction for the Co-operative
The news that the Co-operative has launched a wide-ranging survey, asking customers for their thoughts on the future direction of the business, came as no surprise.
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NewsHobbyCraft criticised for insisting foreign warehouse workers speak English
Arts and crafts retailer HobbyCraft has been criticised for insisting that staff in its Staffordshire distribution centre speak only English.
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NewsBig name retailers help Retail Trust Ball raise over £1.1m
Arcadia boss Sir Philip Green and Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland were among the top name retailers who helped last night’s Retail Trust Ball raise more than £1.1m.
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OpinionComment: To succeed in future retailers must contribute to society
When homes in Boston, Lincolnshire were flooded last December the Community Life champion at the local Asda, Stephen, was on hand to support the local community.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury's and Jigsaw
Retail news round-up on January 6, 2014: Marks & Spencer likely to post disappointing festive sales, Sainsbury’s to stop selling physical media online, Sports Direct comes under fire for encouraging sexism and Jigsaw enjoys Christmas sales jump
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers increase sales with corporate social responsibility activities?
How can retailers increase sales with corporate social responsibility activities?
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on business rates, Boots and HMV
Retail news round-up October 29, 2013: Business rates revaluation postponement hits smaller retailers hardest; Boots establishes Smokers Anonymous clinics at over 500 stores and HMV revamps online presence with new site launch
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Waitrose, Robbie Williams and Sainsbury's
Retail news round-up October 18, 2013: Waitrose to start selling beef bone marrow and Ikea to launch integrated marketing campaign
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Arcadia, TM Lewin, Inditex, Toys R Us
Retail news round-up September 5, 2013 Arcadia ecommerce chief Alex Tait departs, TM Lewin opens shop in Nigeria, Inditex-owned Stradivarius enters the UK with an online launch, Toys R Us drops gender labelling for its products
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AnalysisAnalysis: Co-op food boss puts price, store formats and own brand at heart of revival plan
The Co-op Food today unveiled plans to launch online grocery. Chief executive Steve Murrells explains online is just one element of his plan to revive the fortunes of the retailer.