All Sustainability articles
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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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NewsWaitrose extends own-brand price-cut drive with £20m investment
Waitrose has today (September 16) announced a new £20m investment in lowering prices on hundreds of own-brand products.
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InterviewQ&A: Holland & Barrett sustainability and impact director on progress, areas of improvement, and future ambitions
Holland & Barrett, like many other retailers, has been on a journey to make improvements to its sustainability strategy and set targets to meet.
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Chart of the WeekHigh-income households are the most likely to shop secondhand
Over half of households earning over £80,000 have used Vinted, compared with 34% of those earning under £20,000.
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NewsM&S launches on Too Good To Go with bakery products
Marks & Spencer is launching on Too Good To Go for the first time.
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Retail VoiceNavigating retail’s challenges: Costs, crime and changing consumer trends
Rising employment costs, fragile consumer confidence and retail crime are weighing heavily on the sector, but there are still opportunities for growth and innovation. Business insurer NFU Mutual examines the key challenges and opportunities shaping retail’s future.
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Chart of the WeekUK retailers talk more about energy costs than sustainability for the first time since 2017
2026 could be the first year since 2017 that energy costs have been mentioned more times in UK retailers’ earnings calls than sustainability, according to AlphaSense data
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NewsOcado Retail announces expansion of sustainably focused ‘Future of Food Edit’ range
Ocado Retail has announced the expansion of its Future of Food Edit range which it says works to “support a more sustainable food system”.
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NewsLidl to invest £10m in EV charging network and rate reduction
Lidl is set to install 100 new rapid EV chargers at its stores this financial year and is cutting its Lidl Plus member tariff.
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NewsMarks & Spencer invests millions in lowering organic food prices
Marks & Spencer is investing over £4m into lowering the prices of its organic range and it also plans to double the size of its food business.
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FeatureAn inside look at Amsterdam’s ambitions to become a circular economy
Located in Het Sieraad, a historic building with an expansive atrium and canal views in de Baarsjes in west Amsterdam, lies a handful of rails of luxury clothing from brand Martan’s upcoming collection. But there’s something rather unusual about the fabric behind the clothes – it’s made from discarded textile waste from the hotel industry (think used tablecloths and bed sheets).
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NewsUK not sufficiently prepared for shocks to food supplies
The National Audit Office has urged the government to act as climate crisis, disease and cyberattacks pose growing risk to nation’s food security.
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NewsFashion climate emissions increased by double digits over two years
The fashion industry’s 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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NewsAmazon brings back second chance event, with luxury handbags this time
The UK’s leading online retailer will be offering customers up to half price off high-quality returned and refurbished products for the first 10 days of September
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NewsIkea to launch pre-loved peer-to-peer marketplace in the UK
Ikea is set to launch its secondhand peer-to-peer marketplace in the UK, where customers can buy and sell their unwanted furniture to each other.
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NewsPrice rises and food shortages ‘inevitable’, warn industry bosses
Food manufacturing bosses have warned of the threat of food shortages and “inevitable” price rises due to the impact of drought and heatwaves across the UK.
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OpinionPrimark CEO on value beyond price – why customers shouldn’t have to compromise
The most disruptive retailers of the future won’t simply be those offering the lowest prices. They’ll be the ones that fundamentally change what customers can expect to get for those prices, maintains Eoin Tonge
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NewsCMA gives the green light for eBay’s Depop acquisition
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared eBay’s anticipated acquisition of resale platform Depop following an initial probe.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to invest in heat-resistant fridges as temperatures rise
Marks & Spencer will invest in new refrigeration in anticipation that higher temperatures will increasingly be part of life in the UK.
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InterviewQ&A: Relex Solutions VP of product and platform discusses modernising end-to-end solutions for retail
Retailers are looking for ways to improve end-to-end operations, from accurate demand forecasting to inventory optimisation, and better pricing and planning from start to finish. This is where Relex Solutions comes in as a unified native AI-platform aiming to do just that, as well as drive smarter decisions, increased sales and better sustainability.