All Corporate social responsibility articles – Page 19
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NewsRetailers sign up to responsible retailing guide for kidswear
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has launched a good practice guide for retailers selling kidswear ahead of a government review into the commercialisation and sexualisation of children which will be published today.
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NewsFounding family trust sells 1.5m Sainsbury's shares
Members of Sainsbury’s founding family yesterday sold 1.5m of their shares in the grocer, netting almost £5.3m.
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AnalysisWhy fast fashion can be eco-fashion
H&M is resolved to prove that low-priced fashion can still be green. Gemma Goldfingle interviews UK managing director Magnus Olsson to find out why the retailer is on a mission to improve its eco-image.
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NewsM&S launches carbon neutral lingerie
Marks & Spencer has launched the high street’s first range of carbon neutral lingerie called Autograph Leaves.
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NewsSupermarkets to collect customers plastic packaging on-site in recycling breakthrough
Supermarkets have vowed to collect customers’ thin plastic packaging, such as bread bags and cereal liners, on-site in a major recycling breakthrough.
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AnalysisSavings All Round
Sustainable retail has several drivers - consumer awareness, media coverage of environmental issues and the introduction of government legislation.
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AnalysisRose: The man with the plan
Under Sir Stuart Rose’s leadership, Marks & Spencer has developed one of the most comprehensive CSR programmes of any retailer. Charlotte Hardie examines the achievements of Plan A so far.
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NewsGrocers back Government healthy living pledge
The UK’s seven largest food retailers have signed up to a Government-backed pledge to encourage consumers to make healthier choices.
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NewsMatalan launches review after kids padded bra expose
Value chain Matalan has launched a review after it was found to be selling padded bras for children as young as eight.
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OpinionFairtrade fans aren’t fair weather
Despite the recession people are sticking to their values and buying Fairtrade, says Mike Coupe
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AnalysisThe shop of the new
Many of Europe’s biggest store equipment manufacturers will launch their next generation products at EuroShop. Mark Faithfull looks at some of the innovations to be unveiled in Düsseldorf
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AnalysisBeing in the know
Headlines about unethical factory standards have once again highlighted the problem that retailers face with their complex supply chains
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GalleryTesco’s different shades of green
John Ryan meets Tesco’s new design chief and discovers why there’s nothing boring about green supermarkets
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OpinionRetail surgery: Will the equality act affect my disabled access obligations?
Will the Equality Act 2010 affect my disabled access obligations?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Will participating landlords be able to recharge the cost of CRC allowances to the tenant?
Following plans to divert revenue raised by the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme, will participating landlords be able to recharge the cost of CRC allowances to the tenant?
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NewsM&S says retailers need to back Hugh’s Fish Fight
Retailers need to introduce customers to species of fish other than established favourites such as cod, haddock and salmon in order to promote sustainability, a Marks & Spencer executive said this week.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches Plan A fashion range
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a Plan A-inspired fashion capsule collection for its Indigo range.
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OpinionMy new year’s retail resolutions
Trading prospects don’t look bright, but there are ways to ease the pain, says Ian Cheshire
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OpinionRetail surgery: Will the Office of Fair Trading’s crackdown on misleading pricing have much of an impact on the promotions run by retailers?
Will the Office of Fair Trading’s crackdown on misleading pricing have much of an impact on the promotions run by retailers?
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NewsGap to investigate Bangladesh factory fire
Gap has said it was “terribly saddened” by the deaths of workers at a Bangladeshi factory razed to the ground by a fire this week, and that it would investigate the cause of the blaze.