All Sustainability articles – Page 16
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: McDonald’s serves up smart reusable containers
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways Zara owner Inditex can remain on top
Inditex saw group profits surge in its latest quarter, with pre-tax profit margins rising from 14.7% to 19.8% and group EBITDA jumping 14% to €2.2bn (£1.89bn) for the three months to April 30, 2023 (2023/24)
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NewsMusic Magpie credits ‘strong momentum’ for first-half trading
Music Magpie has credited “strong momentum” for its first-half performance as it traded in line with expectations and looks forward to the “seasonally important” second half of the year.
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NewsLush’s plastic-free collection crosses £1m global sales in a week
Lush’s latest plastic-free collection in collaboration with Spongebob Squarepants has crossed £1.3m in global sales since launching at the end of June.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Estée Lauder launches sustainable store programme
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NewsDune partners with Reskinned in latest sustainability push
Footwear and accessories retailer Dune has announced a partnership with sustainable pre-loved repair and resale specialist Reskinned in its latest sustainability push.
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NewsMango invests in Union Avatars to drive technology focus
Mango has invested in digital identity and virtual avatar creation platform Union Avatars as it continues “strengthening its commitment to technology” through its Mango StartUp Studio business accelerator programme.
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NewsM&S teams up with eBay and Oxfam to sell secondhand school uniforms
Marks & Spencer has launched a tie-up with online marketplace eBay and anti-poverty charity Oxfam to sell second-hand school uniforms.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways Fast Retailing is driving growth
While it is still only half the size of Inditex in terms of total sales, Uniqlo’s Japanese parent company Fast Retailing is intent on closing the gap with the world’s two largest clothing retailers, H&M in second place and the Spanish giant firmly in the top slot
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NewsJohn Lewis scores retail first as net-zero targets win official endorsement
John Lewis Partnership has become the first British retailer to gain validation for its net zero objectives from official body the Science Based Targets Initiative.
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Retail VoiceHow ESG can boost employee engagement
ESG factors are changing the retail industry, and offer a solution to labour shortages and employee retention challenges, says Datamaran. In this competitive market, where workers seek purpose as well as remuneration, retailers can use ESG initiatives to attract and retain talent
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NewsAsos names new non-executive to head up sustainability push
Online fashion giant Asos has named Anna Maria Rugarli as its new non-executive director and chair of its ESG Committee.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: DIY retailers join forces to tackle emissions
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Opinion‘Accepting rocketing returns as “cost of doing business” is limp admission of defeat’
It’s too big and it doesn’t fit. A dress? A T-shirt? A pair of shoes? How about your returns percentage each year? Brian Kalms looks at how retailers can address the problem
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Retail VoiceRetail needs better ESG reporting
Talking the talk on sustainability isn’t enough, says Informatica’s Vita Berneburg, retail needs to be doing more when it comes to reporting on environmental, social and governance
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NewsLidl becomes first UK supermarket to use ocean-bound plastic in water bottles
Discounter Lidl has announced it will be incorporating ocean-bound plastics into its water bottles.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches beauty packaging takeback scheme in stores
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a beauty packaging return scheme to cut waste and boost recycling as part of its sustainability programme.
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Retail VoiceFour top takeaways for retail leaders from World Retail Congress
The dust has settled on this year’s World Retail Congress in Barcelona, but what were the key themes for leaders? Spencer Stuart’s global retail team takes a look at the key takeaways from one of the most important gatherings for retail leaders
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NewsJohn Lewis to source own-range sofa leather exclusively from Waitrose farms
Department store John Lewis is to exclusively use leather from farms that supply sister retailer Waitrose for its own-label sofas and chairs as the two retailers seek to better complement each other and operate sustainably.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: H&M invests in materials science company Kintra Fibers
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