All Sustainability articles – Page 28
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Opinion
Opinion: Retailers must adopt new normals for post-coronavirus world
“Won’t it be great when things are back to normal?” you hear people say.
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Opinion
Michael Jary: Post-coronavirus, sustainability will matter more than ever
Back in a previous era, otherwise known as two months ago, public and business momentum finally seemed to be gathering for a serious response to climate change.
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Analysis
Analysis: Eight coronavirus consumer trends that are here to stay
Coronavirus and social distancing are having a dramatic impact on consumer behaviour, but what trends will remain once the lockdown is lifted?
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Analysis
Analysis: Five qualities fashion retailers will need to survive the coronavirus crisis
Of all the categories of retail that have suffered from the coronavirus pandemic, fashion has arguably been hit the hardest. Retail Week looks at five key considerations that will see fashion retailers through to the other side.
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Opinion
Michael Jary: Coronavirus brings a retail tipping point
In a crisis as big as this one, acting on the immediate challenges is critical. Thinking about the longer-term may seem impossible, or at least deferrable. But in many ways, it is even more important.
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Analysis
Analysis: As we reach ‘peak stuff’, how should retail adapt?
Between Brexit and coronavirus, 2020 is so far shaping up to be a difficult year for the retail sector. But behind the stockpiling and panic buying, there is a growing trend that could challenge the very way retailers operate.
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Analysis
Retail Activist: AO's John Roberts on bringing kids OnSide
John Roberts’ mission to give young people ‘somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to’ makes him a worthy winner.
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Interview
Interview: Dave Lewis – ‘I didn’t save Tesco, 300,000 other people did’
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has overseen a transformative turnaround in his five-and-a-half years at the helm. The winner of this year’s Outstanding Contribution to Retail Award tells the story of his time in charge.
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Retail Voice
Why data will unlock a greener supply chain
Public concern over the environment has reached fever-pitch – and rightly so.
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News
H&M opens up supply chain to rivals in sustainability drive
H&M has launched a new global initiative that will enable competitors to use its supply chain network in a bid to “accelerate sustainable change”.
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News
M&S to extend its ‘fill-your-own’ scheme to Manchester branch
After a successful trial at the new-look Hedge End store in Southampton Marks & Spencer has made the decision to expand its ‘fill-your-own’ scheme.
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News
Zalando profits rise as its prepares for launch into second-hand fashion
Online fashion specialist Zalando has unveiled a rise in full-year sales and profits and is preparing to launch a variety of initiatives including a pre-owned range.
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Opinion
Opinion: Sustainability and purpose are crucial to the future of retail
Retail is facing a period of unprecedented change, as a focus on sustainability and having an authentic purpose become more important to brands and consumers while digital disruption continues.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Inside Allbirds’ 'quintessentially London' store
Following the success of its Covent Garden flagship, sustainable footwear brand Allbirds has opened a second London store near Regent’s Park.
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Analysis
Sixty seconds with… Iceland’s Richard Walker
As Retail Week Live nears, we interview some of the event’s most exciting speakers. This week meet Iceland’s managing director and sustainability champion Richard Walker.
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Video
Watch: Inside Holland & Barrett’s new beauty concept store
Holland & Barrett has unveiled its first beauty concept store focused on ‘clean and conscious’ product ranges, in the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Primark launches Wellness range in Boxpark pop-up
Primark has opened the doors to its first pop-up space in Shoreditch’s Boxpark in order to launch its new Primark Presents… Wellness collection.
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Retail Voice
Three ways to get ready for the new retail reality
The store is having a resurgence, says Salesforce’s Rob Garf, but there are some measures retailers need to take to stay ahead of the curve.
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Analysis
Sixty seconds with… Nespresso’s Guillaume Chesneau
As Retail Week Live nears, we take the chance to interview some of its most exciting speakers. This week, meet Guillaume Chesneau, managing director of Nespresso for UK and Ireland.
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Gallery
Store gallery: The rise of fashion rental at Liberty and Selfridges
Luxury fashion rental platforms Hurr and My Wardrobe HQ both unveiled pop-ups in two of the most famous department stores in London.