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AnalysisSustainable September: How retailers and shoppers are responding to the climate crisis
As William Reedâs annual Sustainable September campaign comes to a close, here is the must-read data analysis, interviews, news and insight into how retailers and consumers are responding to the climate crisis.
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OpinionâSupported internships are good for young people â and for businessâ
Asda chief people officer James Goodman says the grocer has seen first-hand the impact that such opportunities can have
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AnalysisSustainable retail inspiration from award-winning businesses
As part of Sustainable September, we throw the spotlight back on the winners of Green Initiative of the Year and Responsible Retailer from this yearâs Retail Week Awards.
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NewsFood manufacturers are prioritising spend in the wrong places to achieve climate resilience
Food, drink and ingredient manufacturing businesses are investing in standard operational technologies wrongly believing they will help them deliver more climate-resilient businesses.
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NewsRetail Trust rolls out new support for staff wellbeing in run-up to Christmas
The Retail Trust is rolling out new safety videos and a handbook to protect staff wellbeing and tackle consumer abuse in the run-up to Christmas, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsCosts and supply chain disruption drive rise in UK retail sourcing from high-risk labour countries
Energy costs, inflation and supply chain disruption are changing how British retailers source their goods. The shift has come with an increase in procurement from countries with high risks to human and labour rights, according to research by sustainability rating agency EcoVadis and verified with official trade data.
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NewsOcado Retail announces expansion of sustainably focused âFuture of Food Editâ range
Ocado Retail has announced the expansion of its Future of Food Edit range which it says works to âsupport a more sustainable food systemâ.
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OpinionâNew jobs campaign should raise retailâs currency in corridors of powerâ
For once there were warm words from Westminster about retailers. The industryâs launch of a drive to address the NEETs employment crisis should help ensure their voice is heard on other issues, believes George MacDonald
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NewsFashion climate emissions increased by double digits over two years
The fashion industryâs combined greenhouse gas emissions climbed in both 2023 and 2024 due to increased global production of fibres such as polyester, according to a new report.
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OpinionâAs Shein finally floats, its best days may be behind itâ
A much-diminished valuation and market challenges havenât dissuaded Shein from proceeding with an IPO, but can it keep up the pace that made it so disruptive, asks George MacDonald.
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NewsM&S becomes first grocer to back âLetâs Respect Retailâ campaign
M&S has become the first major UK grocer to support the Retail Trustâs âLetâs Respect Retailâ campaign.
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NewsBig investors urge JD Sports to take more action on wages
Sportswear giant JD Sports is facing a call at its AGM today to follow up improved transparency on pay with further action towards the ârealâ living wage.
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NewsPandora shares carbon footprint for lab-grown diamonds
Pandora is adding carbon footprint labelling to its lab-grown diamonds to increase transparency and allow consumers to compare the climate impact of its jewellery pieces.
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InterviewQ&A: Who Gives A Crap GM on the challenger brand explosion
Anna Dominey, GM of fast-growing challenger brand Who Gives A Crap, speaks to Retail Week about the explosion in disruptors within low-consideration categories.
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OpinionâRetailâs 12 gifts of Christmas â and beyondâ
From keeping the cost of living down for customers to support for all sorts of good causes, retailersâ generosity has once again been unstinting this year. Christmas is the busiest time for retailers, but itâs also an appropriate moment to reflect on the industryâs invaluable role as a force for good.
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AnalysisStaff discount index 2025: which retailers offer the best benefits?
From birthdays off to discounted gym memberships, we reveal the staff discount and employee benefits on offer at 60 of the UKâs biggest retailers.
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OpinionâHoping for a retail leadership role? Here are some things you should knowâ
To understand the DNA of a successful chief executive it pays to listen to a wide range of voices, and getting to the top today takes more than personal ambition. Headhunter Spencer Stuartâs Sally Elliott shares some observations for those keen to make the grade
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OpinionâTariffs could be a death knell for countless supply chain jobs and businessesâ
The impact of president Trumpâs tariffs will be felt by workers in garment production, on farms, in general merchandise factories and beyond. Sensible retailers should help their supply chain partners navigate the challenges, says Ethical Trading Initiative executive director Giles Bolton
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OpinionâThe natural advantage of established brands has been smashed to smithereensâ
âChange brandsâ are some of the fastest growing globally and demonstrate that whatâs good for the world can be good for business. Retailers should make the most of the opportunity, argues expert author Chris Baker
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NewsLidl ditches âattractiveâ packaging of least healthy own-brand products
Discounter Lidl has said it will ditch all packaging designs it deems âattractive to childrenâ from its least healthy own-brand products by the middle of the year.