All Sustainability articles – Page 14
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GalleryStore gallery: Slow-fashion brand Odd Muse opens 'dream' store
Fashion retailer Odd Muse has unveiled its first pop-up shop in London’s Covent Garden, to allow customers to shop the collections “in person for the first time ever”.
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NewsMango leans into circular fashion with La Más Mona investment and rental trial
Fashion retailer Mango has invested in Spanish clothing and accessories rental platform La Más Mona, through its Mango StartUp Studio business accelerator, as well as launching its own rental platform trial.
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NewsH&M unveils first pre-loved store in US to drive sustainability
H&M has unveiled its first-ever pre-loved shopping experience for customers in the US, as it continues its sustainability efforts.
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NewsPrimark launches durability and repair initiative to ‘give clothes a longer life’
Primark has launched a durability and repair initiative as part of its Primark Cares commitment to “give clothes a longer life” in its latest sustainability push.
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NewsMamas & Papas launches partnership with sustainability brand Kit & Kin
Mamas & Papas has partnered with sustainable supplier Kit & Kin, adding its range both online and in standalone stores.
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InterviewQ&A: Sustainable beauty brand KinKind’s director on moving into physical retail and growth plans
KinKind, the plastic-free bath and body brand, has carved a name for itself since its launch in 2019. With a mission to make every bathroom in every home plastic-free, the pureplay brand announced it would be expanding into the world of retail starting January this year, appointing Paul Brown as the brand’s sales and operations director.
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NewsMattress retailer Simba earns B Corp accreditation
Simba has achieved B Corp status, becoming the first UK-based sleep brand to earn the accreditation, according to the business.
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NewsAsos joins electric bus trial as part of latest sustainability push
Asos has joined forces with smart-bus platform Zeelo in a bid to convert employee commutes to electric bus journeys.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: M&S introduces ‘Bring Your Own Bag’ for click and collect
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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AnalysisVirtual try-on and fewer returns: How retailers are using AR to elevate the customer experience
As footfall shows little signs of improving this year and ecommerce sales growth slows, retailers are turning to advanced technologies such as augmented reality (AR) to improve their offering to consumers
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways John Lewis can deliver on its Partnership Plan
As the John Lewis Partnership (John Lewis and Waitrose) approaches the midway point in its five-year Partnership Plan – an ambitious strategy launched in 2020 through which it is targeting £400m profit by year five – is it on track to achieve its goals? The Retail Week analyst team investigates how its department store arm can succeed in a challenging retail environment
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AnalysisSmart gear, pickleball and yoga: Decathlon reveals sports retail’s biggest trends
From sustainability to sports tech and the emergence of non-traditional games like padel, Decathlon predicts the trends that will take centre stage in its sector in 2023’
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NewsIkea launches in-store AR game with Meta
Ikea has helped to develop a new augmented reality (AR) experience that teaches customers about marine life and sustainability.
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NewsIkea cuts carbon footprint with vegan food and renewables boost
Ikea has slashed its carbon footprint by boosting the use of renewable energy and offering more plant-based food options at the same price or cheaper than meat in stores.
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NewsCurrys to trial selling refurbished devices due to consumer demand
Electricals giant Currys is to trial sales of more refurbished devices on its website as consumer demand for second-hand tech grows.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: What’s on the to-do list for Primark’s new advisory board?
Primark wants more out of digital, and validity for its fast-fashion model, so our Prospect analysts have examined some of the steps it is taking to secure ongoing growth as sustainability climbs up the consumer agenda and the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite.
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NewsAmazon launches sustainability accelerator for start-ups working on recycling tech
Amazon has launched its second sustainability accelerator for start-ups leading innovation and development of recycling technologies.
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Innovation of the WeekSpecial report: 16 retail innovations to inspire your business
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts
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InterviewInterview: Entrepreneur Wayne Hemingway on his new ‘purposeful shopping’ venture
Queues out the door, thronged tills, DJs. There was all the pazzazz of a flagship store opening but the excitement was not for one of fashion’s big names. It was for the opening of Charity Super.Mkt, labelled the first multi-charity preloved fashion department store.
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NewsAldi rolls out partnership to cut food waste across all UK stores
Aldi has launched its partnership with excess food platform Too Good To Go across all 990 UK stores following a successful trial last year.