All Sustainability articles – Page 33
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OpinionOpinion: Forget about the haters – retail’s right to go green
When retailers unveil great ambitions to set new standards in sustainability, it frequently leads to an outbreak of grumpy whataboutery.
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AnalysisHow four retailers are driving a sustainable agenda
Ikea, Unilever, Adidas and Raylo are examples of retailers tackling the issues brought on by the globalisation of trade.
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AnalysisProfile: Helena Helmersson – the most powerful woman in retail
As H&M posted its full-year results today, it was revealed that veteran chair Stefan Persson is stepping down after 20 years in the role to be succeeded by his son Karl-Johan Persson.
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NewsIceland to reduce plastic packaging on fresh food
Iceland will be launching a trial that it says will reduce plastic packaging across its range of fresh produce by 93%.
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NewsNordstrom launches second-hand clothing range in flagship store
US department store group Nordstrom is to sell used clothes in its New York flagship store and online to tap into consumer demand for second-hand goods as shopping habits change.
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Retail VoiceThe companies delivering on sustainability
IBM’s Roberto Battistoni highlights the businesses championing sustainable consumerism and the role emerging technologies can play.
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NewsSainsbury’s commits £1bn to meet net zero pledge
Sainsbury’s has committed to spending £1bn to meet its pledge to become a net zero business across its own operations by 2040.
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OpinionOpinion: If it isn’t stylish, fashion can forget sustainability
Fashion has always been a sector that leads change. What we see happening in this market often has the potential to set the pace of change across the retail industry.
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NewsTesco pledges to remove plastic wrapping from multipack tins
Tesco has revealed it will remove the plastic wrapping from its multipack tins as part of a pledge to cut down on waste.
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OpinionRichard Walker: Why sustainability can’t just be a middle-class concern
It’s hard to disagree with Sir David Attenborough’s assertions that humanity has made a “tragic, desperate mess” of the planet and that we all need to “look after the natural world”. Encouragingly, he believes that we can all “live the way you want to live – just don’t waste”.
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AnalysisLush's Mark Constantine: The retail rebel fighting climate change before Greta was born
As a journalist, you get a fleeting glimpse into the life of a retail CEO when trying to carve out a time to sit down and interview them.
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AnalysisAnalysis: After a disappointing Christmas, how can fashion retailers get back on trend?
As retailers post trading updates for that all-important peak trading period large parts of the fashion sector have been washed out and hung up to dry.
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NewsAsda unveils plans for first ‘sustainability store’
Asda is to launch its first “sustainability store” as part of efforts to crack down on the amount of plastic it uses in its supermarkets.
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NewsRetailers pledge donations in fight against Australian bushfires
Several retailers have pledged money to the appeal to support those fighting the devastating bushfires in Australia.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can retailers stem the returns avalanche?
As the glow of the golden quarter begins to dim, retailers face a surge of returns. What can they do to keep the spiralling cost of processing returns down?
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AnalysisWhat will be big in 2020? The trends Tesco, Boots, M&S and Asos bosses are backing
Trends such as sustainability and speedy delivery show how quickly shoppers can change their buying habits. We ask the bosses of Britain’s biggest retailers what trends they believe will shake up 2020
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NewsCo-op unveils online expansion and vegan products push
The Co-op is extending its online reach with the roll-out of same-day delivery services accompanied by the launch of a vegan range.
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NewsEthical spending surges to record heights
Consumer spending on ethical products has rocketed over the last two decades, outpacing wider household expenditure.
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AnalysisSustainability in numbers: why it pays to go green
With corporate responsibility increasingly under the microscope and growing numbers of consumers demanding more ethically produced goods, the business case for sustainability is becoming clear.
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NewsClimate crisis makes little impact to Christmas spending
Consumer spending over the festive period is hardly impacted by environmental issues such as climate change, according to a new shopper survey.