All Sustainability articles – Page 6
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Opinion‘We need a government that offers business leaders a seat at the table’
Retail needs to see joined-up government thinking that understands you cannot increase costs from every angle all at once, says the BRC’s Helen Dickinson
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NewsLidl launches cash-for-bottles return scheme in Glasgow
Discount supermarket Lidl has become the first grocer to pilot its own bottle return scheme, offering customers unlimited cash rewards across the city of Glasgow.
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NewsAmazon Fashion teams up with UK luxury resale platform
Amazon’s European fashion arm is collaborating with luxury resale platform Hardly Ever Worn It to offer a range of pre-owned items from luxury brands.
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NewsNew Balance launches resale platform
New Balance has launched a new resale platform, Reconsidered, allowing consumers to shop for pre-owned shoes as it looks to focus on the “longevity and circularity of products”.
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InterviewQ&A: TBCo boss Emma Macdonald on sacrificing growth for sustainablility
Founded in 2014 as the Tartan Blanket Company, co-founders Emma and Fergus Macdonald wanted to create a business that had a positive impact on the planet while also being stylish. As the fast-growing retailer transitions from gifting to homeware, accessories and fashion, CEO Emma Macdonald speaks to Retail Week about its repositioning, its rebranding, and why she’s opted to sacrifice rapid growth for sustainability.
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AnalysisLast Christmas: What can the festive period tell us about the retail year to come?
With another golden quarter over, Retail Week unpicks the key trends surrounding Christmas 2023 and looks at what they might mean for the year ahead
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InterviewDiscount Dragon: Meet the pureplay brand setting the value sector alight
Emerging as a new player in the value market, Discount Dragon is striving to guarantee Brits a bargain. Boss Martin Higginson is co-founder and CEO of parent company Huddled.
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InterviewQ&A: By Rotation founder Eshita Kabra on transforming fashion consumption
As fashion-conscious shoppers increasingly opt to rent clothing, By Rotation founder and chief executive Eshita Kabra talks to Retail Week about the platform’s unique business model and the importance of fostering a considered and inclusive rental community for the future
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NewsIkea slashes global carbon footprint as revenues surge
Ingka Group, the largest of Ikea’s retail brands, has slashed its carbon emissions by 12.7% year on year while delivering a 30.9% increase in revenue for the same period.
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NewsTHG Ingenuity partners with fashion retailer Omnes 'to go to next level'
THG’s tech business Ingenuity Commerce has announced a new partnership with UK-based sustainable fashion retailer Omnes to fuel its growth plan.
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DataExclusive: eBay was most popular secondhand platform over Christmas
eBay has topped Vinted and Depop to be named the most popular secondhand platform in December 2023 as demand for pre-loved gifting surged over Christmas.
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NewsCurrys boss blasts ‘inflationary’ government proposals
Currys chief executive Alex Baldock has lashed out at government “meddling” heaping unnecessary pressure on the retail sector.
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NewsSainsbury’s launches EV charging business
Sainsbury’s has launched an electric vehicle (EV) charging business called Smart Charge.
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InterviewQ&A: House of Hackney’s Frieda Gormley on adding Mother Nature to the board
Last month, home and interiors brand House of Hackney appointed two new board members: Mother Nature and Future Generations. Retail Week speaks to co-founder Frieda Gormley about what inspired the move, how it works in practice and the sustainability principles guiding the brand’s retail operations
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NewsAldi cuts food waste by almost 60%
Aldi has cut its food waste by 57% and has set a new 2030 target after reaching its goal eight years early.
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AnalysisWhat will 2024 bring? Retail bosses predict the year ahead
As 2024 begins, what do retailers think will top the agenda for the year ahead? We asked leaders of some of the UK’s biggest retail businesses to get out their crystal balls and make some predictions
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AnalysisFive tech trends that will shape retail strategy in 2024
Which technology trends should retailers be considering in the new year and why is it worth investing time and money in them? We asked a panel of industry experts to talk us through the frontrunners
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NewsThe Body Shop achieves 100% vegan certification
The Body Shop has become the first global beauty brand with 100% vegan product formulations certified by The Vegan Society.
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OpinionPredictions: who will be retail’s winners and losers in 2024?
Who will fly and who will flop in 2024? Retail experts give their tips for the year ahead
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Opinion‘Not just for Christmas: retail’s season of goodwill lasts all year’
Retailers may make a lot of their money at Christmas, but for them, the season of goodwill lasts all year round as they contribute in a wealth of ways to the communities and consumers they serve.