All Sustainability articles – Page 4
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Innovation of the WeekCurrys becomes official tech repair partner to Microsoft
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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GalleryMarks & Spencer ‘amps up’ sustainability appeal in store
Marks & Spencer has opened its first full-line store of the new financial year, within which it has adopted a new way of communicating its Plan A sustainability programme to shoppers.
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AnalysisRetail’s election wish list: what the bosses of Ikea, AO and more want from a new government
“We need a better approach when it comes to the coordination of policy, regulation, taxation, and alignment across the UK’s nations.”
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NewsBoots launches new emissions initiative
Boots has launched a new initiative to help its suppliers achieve net zero in its latest push for sustainability.
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NewsAmazon to kick off third sustainability accelerator for start-ups
Amazon is launching the third edition of its sustainability accelerator for start-ups to pilot their technology and grow their business.
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NewsJohn Lewis adds new category to rental service
The John Lewis rental platform, which is powered by Hurr, launched in 2022.
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Innovation of the WeekeBay promotes circular fashion with new ‘resell on eBay’ feature
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewseBay creates new resell feature to boost pre-loved fashion sales
eBay has launched a new “resell on eBay” feature to allow users to list their clothing on the website in a couple of clicks.
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NewsPM to launch food security index and support British farming
The prime minister has promised to launch his food security index to farmers, as extreme bouts of wet weather this spring have raised issues around British food security.
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AnalysisCan The Body Shop survive without B Corp certification?
As The Body Shop stands to lose its B Corp status, Retail Week looks at whether the certification makes any difference to commercial success
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Opinion‘It will take a combined effort from retail to win over politicians of all stripes’
As a general election nears, retailers can show the next government that the key to successful leadership is to work with the industry, not against it, believes BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson
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NewsHurr unveils new credit scheme as rental fashion trend soars
Fashion rental platform Hurr has launched a new credit system, offering renters the chance to purchase rental pass bundles monthly, as the demand for long-term and “more flexible” rental takes off.
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NewsExclusive: The Body Shop’s B Corp certification under threat
The Body Shop’s B Corp certification is under review just five months after the British beauty chain got bought by private equity firm Aurelius, Retail Week can reveal.
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Opinion‘Can Co-op Live ever make sweet music after bum note launch?’
With Co-op Live’s planned grand opening becoming something of a PR disaster, George MacDonald wonders if things can be turned around
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NewsVinted posts first profit after ‘strong’ year of growth
Online marketplace Vinted has posted a “strong” year of growth after it reached profitability for the first time and reported a surge in revenue.
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Innovation of the WeekSchuh embraces circularity with reworked capsule collection
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsDecathlon expands buyback service in sustainability push
Decathlon has expanded its buyback scheme that allows customers to swap or repair old sports gear in exchange for store credit to give their old items a second life.
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Opinion‘As Vinted dominates pre-loved fashion, are retailers missing a trick?’
Earlier this month, eBay scrapped seller fees on consumer-to-consumer fashion and it’s no wonder – the secondhand market for clothing is soaring. But there is one problem for established players such as eBay and Depop: the exodus of customers switching to Vinted
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches free postal donation service for pre-loved clothing
Marks & Spencer is trialling a free postal donation service, in partnership with Oxfam, as it calls upon customers to donate wearable and unwearable clothing with the potential to be used, reused or recycled.
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NewsBoots gives vegan own-brand range a makeover
Boots has relaunched its vegan and cruelty-free own-brand cosmetics range the Natural Collection by launching over 100 products with a clean new look and fresh formulations available at £5 or under.