All Corporate social responsibility articles – Page 19
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches 'world's most sustainable suit'
Marks & Spencer has revealed what it has termed the “world’s most sustainable suit” as part of the retailer’s Plan A ethical business strategy.
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NewsBolland: green agenda must be as evocative as the 'American Dream'
Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland has called for the creation of a new way to engage consumers with the sustainability agenda.
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NewsScottish government to bring in alcohol pricing bill
The Scottish government is preparing to introduce minimum pricing on alcohol in a bid to improve the nation’s health – a policy that some retailers believe is misguided.
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NewsTesco sets up emergency hubs in wake of Thai floods
Supermarket group Tesco has had to shut some of its stores in Thailand because of flooding affecting the country, and the retailer is helping with the relief effort.
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NewsM&Co builds wind turbines to power stores
Womenswear retailer M&Co plans to build wind turbines to power all 300 of its stores, making it the first high street chain to fully control its energy consumption.
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NewsCut bag use or face legislation, Cameron tells retailers
Prime Minister David Cameron has raised the prospect of introducing laws to force store groups to slash the number of plastic bags they distribute.
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NewsIkea Foundation donates $62m to East Africa relief effort
The Ikea Foundation has donated $62m (£38m) towards the relief effort in East Africa.
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NewsM&S launches second phase of sustainable cotton project
Marks & Spencer has launched the second phase of its Better Cotton project designed to help improve the lives of cotton farmers and their families.
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NewsConsumer law changes could damage retailers, warns BRC
Plans for a shake-up of consumer law risk adding complexity to the system for retailers and creating a less business-friendly environment, retailers have been warned.
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NewsTesco "disheartened and disturbed" at OFT's decision on price fixing
UPDATED: Tesco has strongly rebuffed the decision made by the Office of Fair Trading that it, along with other supermarkets, price fixed on dairy products.
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NewsEBay may be liable for counterfeit goods
EBay was struck a blow today as the European Court of Justice ruled that online marketplaces cannot shirk responsibility for counterfeit goods sold on their sites.
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NewsRetailers sign up to responsible retailing guide for kidswear
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has launched a good practice guide for retailers selling kidswear ahead of a government review into the commercialisation and sexualisation of children which will be published today.
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NewsFounding family trust sells 1.5m Sainsbury's shares
Members of Sainsbury’s founding family yesterday sold 1.5m of their shares in the grocer, netting almost £5.3m.
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AnalysisWhy fast fashion can be eco-fashion
H&M is resolved to prove that low-priced fashion can still be green. Gemma Goldfingle interviews UK managing director Magnus Olsson to find out why the retailer is on a mission to improve its eco-image.
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NewsM&S launches carbon neutral lingerie
Marks & Spencer has launched the high street’s first range of carbon neutral lingerie called Autograph Leaves.
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NewsSupermarkets to collect customers plastic packaging on-site in recycling breakthrough
Supermarkets have vowed to collect customers’ thin plastic packaging, such as bread bags and cereal liners, on-site in a major recycling breakthrough.
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AnalysisSavings All Round
Sustainable retail has several drivers - consumer awareness, media coverage of environmental issues and the introduction of government legislation.
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AnalysisRose: The man with the plan
Under Sir Stuart Rose’s leadership, Marks & Spencer has developed one of the most comprehensive CSR programmes of any retailer. Charlotte Hardie examines the achievements of Plan A so far.
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NewsGrocers back Government healthy living pledge
The UK’s seven largest food retailers have signed up to a Government-backed pledge to encourage consumers to make healthier choices.
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NewsMatalan launches review after kids padded bra expose
Value chain Matalan has launched a review after it was found to be selling padded bras for children as young as eight.