All Sustainability articles – Page 20
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NewsExclusive: The Body Shop executive Linda Campbell steps down
The Body Shop’s global retail director Linda Campbell has stepped down from the business with immediate effect, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsGreggs expands outlet chain as it seeks to cut food waste
Food-on-the-go specialist Greggs has opened the 30th store of its outlet chain, which enables it to minimise waste while contributing to deprived communities.
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AnalysisHow to succeed in a permacrisis – five winning strategies for 2023
For its word of the year in 2022, the Collins English Dictionary has selected permacrisis – a term that defines “an extended period of instability and uncertainty”.
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GalleryFirst look: H&M puts sustainability at centre of Regent Street revamp
H&M has reopened its Regent Street flagship with new in-store services and a broader focus on sustainability and the circular economy
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OpinionShirine Khoury-Haq: 'Water security is a climate issue - the food industry must take action'
Co-op chief executive Shirine Khoury-Haq, who is participating in COP27 Water Day today, warns that we must recognise the link between water scarcity, how our food is produced and the lack of safe sanitation in poorer nations
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Retail VoiceThe four biggest security risks facing retailers in the next five years
Security leaders and teams in retail continue to face a vast and ever-evolving risk landscape that can impact their company’s employees, operations and assets – both physical and digital. Dataminr’s Helen Sutton identifies the top threats for retailers in the next five years and what they can do to strengthen their security posture
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AnalysisReview: The best and worst fashion retailer resale sites
From Zara to Shein, retailers are jumping on the resale bandwagon — but which does the best job of second-hand selling?
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Opinion'Shein is the epitome of mindless consumption'
Shein is now a major force in the fashion world and should clean up its act, argues Natalie Berg
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: How Decathlon is engaging customers with its green goals
Every week, we will bring you new ideas and case studies that link to the trends in our Retail Horizon 2023 report – across society, technology, economy, policy, industry and culture.
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Opinion'The government cannot move the goalposts on Brexit farming promise'
Specialist online butcher Farmison & Co founder John Pallagi is concerned that moving the goalposts on a key Brexit benefit is bad for farmers and food retailers alike
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AnalysisRetail Horizon 2023 - navigate disruption with our new winning strategies
Retail Week has launched its strategic toolkit, Retail Horizon, mapping out the winning strategies for businesses in 2023 and beyond. Retail Week data and insights director Lisa Byfield-Green explores some of the key trends set to shape the sector
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AnalysisRetail Horizon 2023 - navigate disruption with our new winning strategies
Retail Week has launched its strategic toolkit, Retail Horizon, mapping out the winning strategies for businesses in 2023 and beyond. Retail Week data and insights director Lisa Byfield-Green explores some of the key trends set to shape the sector
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AnalysisSeven ways UK retailers are making real progress on sustainability
With next week’s COP27 putting the climate emergency in the spotlight, Retail Week recognises retailers and brands already driving measurable progress, including eBay, Ikea, Decathlon and Lush
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NewsFrasers Group's Flannels launches upscale womenswear rental range
Flannels, the retailer owned by Frasers Group, has launched a luxury womenswear rental offer.
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Retail VoiceHow traceability can offer a sustainable future
Sustainability is good – and it is good business, says Fujitsu UK’s Dominic Ferrara, but what are the challenges retailers face when it comes to traceability and, most importantly, what are the solutions?
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NewsPrimark invests in Oxford Street store with Greggs cafe and vintage offer
Primark has opened two new elements in its Oxford Street East store as it places its bets on the shopping destination’s future.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why aren't Depop and Vinted riding fashion's resale wave?
As more fashion retailers jump on the bandwagon and launch their own second-hand apps, there’s no doubt that resale is in fashion – so why don’t the financials match up?
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NewsZara makes play for resale and repair market with pre-owned service
Zara is launching a new service to help its UK customers resell, repair or donate clothing bought from the retailer.
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NewsProCook becomes first listed retailer to gain B Corp certification
ProCook has become the first retailer listed on the London Stock Exchange to achieve B Corp status.
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NewsCurrys launches on-demand tech repair service
Currys has launched RepairLive, an on-demand service that aims to reduce the volume of unnecessary returns and repairs, build loyalty and increase its “share of wallet”.