All Sustainability articles – Page 3
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation round-up: Revolutionary holograms, supersonic drones and 3D AI models
Here we bring you the 10 best innovations that caught our attention in the second quarter of 2025.
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Opinion‘Reuse is a solution that addresses Trump tariffs as well as sustainability’
In Plastic Free July, activist and author Amy Larkin urges retailers to think bigger than bags, bans and increasing recycled content
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NewsMarks & Spencer funds innovation projects to drive sustainability
Marks & Spencer is providing £1m of funding to innovations that will help it meet its ambition of becoming net zero by 2040.
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AnalysisHow Gen Z is influencing shop fit-outs and the future of retail
As Gen Z become increasingly important for retailers and brands alike to win over, Retail Week explores the influence of this generation on stores and the shopping experience of the future.
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NewsWaitrose invests in first South West distribution centre ahead of store openings
Waitrose is investing in a distbution centre in the South West of England as it prepares for growth.
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Chart of the WeekChart: How plastic packaging will increase costs for retailers
It is plastic-free July, and a government announcement last week means that retailers are going to have to focus on the subject whether they like it or not
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NewsCo-op secures new £350m lending agreement
The Co-op has today announced a new £350m lending agreement with six major banks, which it says reflects “strong market confidence” in the retailer.
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NewsAsda unveils over £1m investment in expanding electric vehicle delivery fleet
Supermarket giant Asda is more than doubling its electric vehicle home shopping fleet with more than £1m in investment.
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AnalysisRetail 100 2025: Three leadership learnings from the UK’s top execs
Celebrating its 20th year, Retail Week’s annual list of the 100 most influential leaders across retail has launched. We explore key trends shaping this year’s index and lessons learned from the list
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NewsCurrys enhances cash-for-trash scheme with bigger reward
Currys is boosting its cash-for-trash scheme so customers can receive a better reward when recycling unwanted tech.
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InterviewQ&A: Sustainable fashion retailer AYM’s founder Alie Mackintosh
As her business anticipates reaching £10m turnover this year, Retail Week sits down with AYM founder Alie Mackintosh as she tells us why patient, principled growth has been more valuable than taking shortcuts.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils ready meal packaging sustainability innovation
Marks & Spencer is piloting an alternative ready meal tray, which could potentially allow a significant reduction in the use of plastic.
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AnalysisAdapt, refine and transform: the trends shaping what’s next for supply chains
As retail continues to ride wave after wave of disruption, what can we expect in the coming months for supply chains and what must 2026 strategies entail for businesses to sustain growth?
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NewsVinted delivers leap in sales and profit as it launches in new markets
Second-hand marketplace Vinted has recorded a large increase in sales and profit as it continues to expand into new categories and markets.
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NewsAmazon names latest four UK companies for sustainability incubator
The 2025 Amazon Sustainability Accelerator has selected four new companies from the UK to participate in their 10-week programme to help increase sales and business skills.
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NewsMarks & Spencer slashes use of plastics in men’s range
Marks & Spencer has made changes to men’s clothing packaging that will significantly cut the use of plastics.
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Innovation of the WeekUnder Armour and Unless Collective launch sportswear designed to decompose
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team. Every week, we bring you new ideas and case studies across consumer, technology, sustainability, economy, policy and industry.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation round-up: Crime-fighting trolleys, cornflakes and cleaning up beauty
Here we bring you the 10 best innovations that caught our attention in the first quarter of 2025.
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Retail VoiceHow collaboration in logistics can boost green credentials
As the logistics sector continues to strive for a greener future, Wincanton’s Helen Flanagan takes a look at how digital solutions can help with the carbon and cost balancing act