All Sustainability articles – Page 35
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AnalysisFuture of food 2030: Vegan, personalised and delivered to your door
What will shoppers eat and how will they buy groceries in 2030 – and how should retailers react?
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NewsLandsec pledges to be net zero carbon business by 2030
Landsec has unveiled a new environmental sustainability strategy making it the first major landlord to commit to reducing emissions in line with the target to keep global warming to no more than 1.5°C.
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AnalysisThe makings of a sustainable Christmas
Many consumers are committing to a greener, more sustainable Christmas this year, but how will this shift impact spending habits?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Primark confronts sustainability concerns that hit German sales
In its 50th year of trading and following a strong set of full-year results, Primark has won more clothing market share even with bumps in the road – particularly in Germany.
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NewsIkea sales rise as global transformation takes hold
Ikea has reported an increase in total sales as the first year of its global transformation programme has taken hold.
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NewsGrocers urged to remove ‘use by’ dates in food waste crackdown
Grocery retailers have been urged to stop charging more for loose fruit and vegetables and to scrap ‘use by’ dates on produce in a bid to tackle food waste.
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NewsSchuh launches new footwear recycling scheme
Schuh has rolled out a new footwear recycling initiative so customers can donate shoes from any retailer in return for vouchers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Zalando is shifting the sustainability gears
Zalando invited Retail Week to its head office in Berlin to unveil an ambitious sustainability strategy as the international fashion etailer changes its model to reflect contemporary consumer concerns.
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NewsSelfridges opens second-hand clothing boutique
Selfridges has partnered with a clothing resale website to open a permanent second-hand resale space at its Oxford Street flagship.
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NewsLidl makes 'significant steps' on plastic and food waste reduction
Lidl has said it has reduced its plastic footprint and food wastage per store significantly over the last two years.
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NewsTesco to axe 1 billion pieces of plastic by 2020
Tesco plans to remove 1 billion pieces of plastic from products it sells in its UK stores by the end of next year.
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NewsZalando sales surge as shopper visits climb
Online fashion giant Zalando has posted a rise in quarterly sales as its customer base grew.
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NewsJohn Lewis trials first plastic bag-free store
John Lewis & Partners Oxford branch is poised to become the first department store to eradicate plastic bags.
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NewsTesco to source energy directly from wind and solar farms
Tesco has unveiled plans to source green electricity directly from wind and solar farms and solar panels on 187 UK stores.
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NewsLidl to spend £25m on electric vehicle charging points at stores
Lidl has said it plans to spend more than £25m installing rapid charging points for electric vehicles at 300 stores by 2022.
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NewsFarfetch signs The Fashion Pact to tackle environmental issues
Farfetch is among 24 companies to sign an agreement to work towards a shared goal on the environment launched by French President Emmanuel Macron.
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NewsSelfridges doubles sustainable labelling scheme
Selfridges has launched six new labelling categories as it ramps up its commitment to sustainable products across fashion, beauty and homewares.
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AnalysisCan middle-market players capitalise on second-hand fashion?
The second-hand clothing market is booming. Retail Week looks at how some retailers are already taking advantage of this growing trend and why it’s important to get on board.
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AnalysisLong read: Sustainable retail – the businesses making a difference
Ask any retailer what the main issues are facing their business today and you’ll be hard-pressed to find one who doesn’t mention sustainability. But who is doing good things here and how are they getting results?
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OpinionOpinion: ‘Why’ is more important than ‘what’ for successful retailers
I have two daughters. Last weekend, I found myself fielding the following questions (among others): “Dad, why don’t people share their homes with homeless people?”; “Why did the First World War start?”; “Why do I need to do maths when I have a calculator on my phone?”; “Why do I need to lay the table, why can’t Evie?” And the classic: “Dad, why are you so embarrassing?”