All Corporate social responsibility articles – Page 20
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OpinionFairtrade fans aren’t fair weather
Despite the recession people are sticking to their values and buying Fairtrade, says Mike Coupe
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AnalysisThe shop of the new
Many of Europe’s biggest store equipment manufacturers will launch their next generation products at EuroShop. Mark Faithfull looks at some of the innovations to be unveiled in Düsseldorf
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AnalysisBeing in the know
Headlines about unethical factory standards have once again highlighted the problem that retailers face with their complex supply chains
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GalleryTesco’s different shades of green
John Ryan meets Tesco’s new design chief and discovers why there’s nothing boring about green supermarkets
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OpinionRetail surgery: Will the equality act affect my disabled access obligations?
Will the Equality Act 2010 affect my disabled access obligations?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Will participating landlords be able to recharge the cost of CRC allowances to the tenant?
Following plans to divert revenue raised by the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme, will participating landlords be able to recharge the cost of CRC allowances to the tenant?
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NewsM&S says retailers need to back Hugh’s Fish Fight
Retailers need to introduce customers to species of fish other than established favourites such as cod, haddock and salmon in order to promote sustainability, a Marks & Spencer executive said this week.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches Plan A fashion range
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a Plan A-inspired fashion capsule collection for its Indigo range.
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OpinionMy new year’s retail resolutions
Trading prospects don’t look bright, but there are ways to ease the pain, says Ian Cheshire
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OpinionRetail surgery: Will the Office of Fair Trading’s crackdown on misleading pricing have much of an impact on the promotions run by retailers?
Will the Office of Fair Trading’s crackdown on misleading pricing have much of an impact on the promotions run by retailers?
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NewsGap to investigate Bangladesh factory fire
Gap has said it was “terribly saddened” by the deaths of workers at a Bangladeshi factory razed to the ground by a fire this week, and that it would investigate the cause of the blaze.
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AnalysisRail distribution
In an attempt to drive sustainability some retailers are switching their distribution from road to rail. But how effective is the switch?
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NewsHamleys blasted over penguin and reindeer show
Updated: Toy shop Hamleys has pulled its plans to have live penguins and reindeer in its famous Regent Street branch, after animal welfare experts and animal lovers reacted angrily to the news.
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NewsCo-op members donate £1.2m of their dividend to good causes
Co-operative Group members have donated £1.2m of their interim dividend to charities and community groups.
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AnalysisThe green tax goes off-colour
An energy efficiency scheme was supposed to incentivise retailers to think about carbon emissions, but the Government has backtracked on its commitment to recycle the money. Liz Morrell reports
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils rail distribution plans as part of Plan A
Marks & Spencer is to shift a proportion of its distribution from road to rail as part of its Plan A sustainability programme.
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NewsMarks & Spencer celebrates achievement of 70 Plan A targets
Marks & Spencer has now achieved 70 of its 180 Plan A sustainability targets and expects to complete another 20 by April 2011.
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AnalysisA lot of hot air?
Many retailers are still struggling with reducing packaging for online orders. Charlotte Hardie puts some big names to the eco delivery test
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NewsM&S launches disposable chocolate box
Marks & Spencer is introducing new packaging for its Swiss Chocolate Collection that can be thrown away on a compost heap or dissolved in water.
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NewsRetailers slam green "stealth tax"
Retailers have hit out at the government’s £1bn “business stealth tax” that emerged from yesterday’s spending review.