All Sustainability articles – Page 43
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NewsSelfridges palm oil free nine months ahead of target
Selfridges has become the first major British retailer to make own-brand food free of palm oil.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Weston strikes balance between business and activism
It feels particularly appropriate that Alannah Weston has become chair of one of the UK’s most well-known retail brands in a week when MPs have taken the radical step of declaring a climate emergency.
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NewsSelfridges names new chair to lead next phase of growth
Selfridges has promoted Alannah Weston to chair of the department store group with immediate effect.
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NewsH&M shares suppliers' details on new 'transparency tags'
H&M has launched a ‘transparency layer’ tag that shares all of a product’s details to enable fashion-lovers to make more informed choices when buying.
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Climate change protests cost West End retailers £12m
The ongoing Extinction Rebellion climate change protests in London have cost the city’s retailers £12m over the last two days, according to the New West End Group.
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NewsGlobal Fashion Group launches sustainable search tool
Global Fashion Group has added the ability for customers on its Iconic ecommerce platform to search for products using sustainable criteria and filters.
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OpinionOpinion: Grocers are making real progress in the war on plastic
It can often be difficult, for a cynic such as myself, to differentiate between an outbreak of opportunistic bandwagon jumping and a genuine sea change in corporate behaviour.
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NewsTesco pilots tech to recycle all forms of plastic packaging
Tesco has launched a pilot of new technology that will allow it to recycle all forms of plastic packaging.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Surviving and thriving in the new retail
“If you’re selling stuff, you’re knackered, frankly.” Not so long ago, those words might have got backs up at Retail Week Live. But not anymore.
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NewsTesco launches plastic-free groceries trial
Tesco is launching a trial to remove a selection of plastic-wrapped fruit and vegetables to cut down on waste.
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NewsJohn Lewis targets zero carbon emissions by 2050
The John Lewis Partnership has pledged to reduce its operational carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 at the latest.
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NewsLittle Mistress to launch clothing rental service
Young fashion retailer Little Mistress is to launch a rental service by the end of the year as it seeks to benefit from the growing sharing economy.
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AnalysisRetail Week Awards 2019: The Co-op plays fair
Always taking the initiative, the Co-op has helped spearhead ethical trading on a global scale, supporting and promoting Fairtrade products for years
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VideoWatch: Alannah Weston on sustainability through retail
Retail Activist nominee Alannah Weston explains how Selfridges is leading the way on ocean sustainability and how she will continue to shout loudly on the issue.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What happens when retailers get political?
Retailers have traditionally remained neutral on political and societal issues, but times are changing. Should your brands take a stance on contentious matters?
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VideoWatch: Richard Walker on Iceland's war on plastic
Retail Activist Award nominee Richard Walker explains why Iceland is spearheading the war on plastic pollution.
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VideoWatch: Steve Murrells on tackling water poverty
Co-op boss Steve Murrells has been shortlisted for the inaugural Retail Activist Award in recognition of his ongoing fight against water poverty.
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InterviewInterview: Putting the heart back into The Body Shop
In her first interview, The Body Shop UK boss Linda Campbell tells Retail Week how pushing its ethical heritage and keeping property costs down will help spearhead growth.
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AnalysisSweatshops, landfill and levies: MPs take on fashion
As the parliamentary probe into sustainability in fashion finds the sector wanting, we speak to inquiry chair Mary Creagh MP to find out how the industry can clean up its act.
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VideoWatch: Dave Lewis on the war on food waste
Retail Activist nominee Dave Lewis explains why Tesco’s ambitious targets on tackling food waste are top of his agenda and reveals the impact they are having across the UK.