Tesco joins forces with Vauxhall for new EV retail media tie-up
Tesco has launched a new media partnership with Vauxhall, which will see the car giant’s branding brought to the supermarket’s EV charge points. Under the deal, Tesco Media & Insight Platform will...
View ArticleM&S rolls out 100% recyclable coffee cups to all its cafes
M&S is set to roll out its market leading fully recyclable takeaway cups to all of its cafes this month as it contents for the title of “most sustainable cup of coffee” on the high street. The move...
View ArticleAldi launches own-brand paper wine bottles in UK supermarket first
Aldi is launching two own-brand wines held in recyclable paper bottles, in partnership with sustainable packaging business Frugalpac. The Cambalala South African Shiraz and South African Sauvignon...
View ArticleCurrys launches first-ever game ‘Trash Tycoon’ promoting e-waste recycling
Currys has launched its first-ever game in a bid to encourage consumers to recycle their used electronic goods. Trash Tycoon, available on gaming platform Fortnite, is a free virtual experience which...
View ArticleSainsbury’s ramps up ambitious emission reduction commitments
Sainsbury’s ambitious new targets for decreasing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have been verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the global body that sets requirements for and...
View ArticleTesco, Aldi and Sainsbury’s call for government action on food waste
Aldi, Tesco and Sainsbury’s are among more than 30 food businesses calling for government action to tackle food waste. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and anti-food waste organisation Too Good To...
View ArticleReiss to use AI to verify its green claims
Reiss will use AI to verify its green claims to help give customers total confidence that the fashion retailer is sourcing responsibly. The brand has launched a partnership with AI powered verification...
View ArticleM&S unveils £1m investments to ‘turbocharge’ net zero goals
M&S is investing £1m in a bid to tackle the methane produced by cows by changing the diet of the herds that provide its milk as it looks to achieve its Net Zero by 2040 goals. The business is...
View ArticleSainsbury’s highlights sustainability credentials in new ‘Good to Know’ campaign
Sainsbury’s has launched a new in-store marketing campaign to showcase its supply chain and sustainability credentials. Orange point of sale signs with the slogan ‘Good to Know’ have been introduced in...
View ArticleTesco uses new AI technology to slash energy costs by 10%
Tesco has cut its energy expenses by 10% in eight distribution centres with the help of new AI technology, under a trial which involves raising the temperature of its fridges by one degree. The grocery...
View ArticleB&Q launches plastic plant pot recycling stations across stores nationwide
B&Q is introducing plastic plant pot recycling stations at more than 100 of its stores across the UK this year as part of its commitment to help shoppers make more sustainable choices. Customers...
View ArticleWaitrose boss claims ‘era of cheap food is over’
Waitrose executive director James Bailey has claimed the “era of cheap food is over,” days before the grocer is due to unveil a new initiative to support its British farmers in switching to...
View ArticleM&S partners with recycling tech firm to track plastic packaging
M&S is collaborating with a recycling technology firm to track the journey of its drinks bottles, cartons, and other plastic packaging. The Polytag system applies an invisible tag onto containers,...
View ArticleJohn Lewis launches eco-friendly clothing overhaul with new circular collection
John Lewis has unveiled an environmental overhaul of its clothing range, addressing the concerns of Brits frustrated with fabric that shrinks or bobbles. In an effort to reduce the environmental impact...
View ArticleKingfisher reveals half of sales come from sustainable products
DIY giant Kingfisher has revealed that more than £6.4bn of group sales now come from Sustainable Home Products (SHPs), amounting to nearly half (49.4%) its total revenue. The B&Q owner also...
View ArticleM&S doubles down on circularity with new clothing repair service
M&S has teamed up with clothing repair and alterations specialist Sojo to offer a dedicated clothing repair service for the first time. From August, the retailer’s customers can book a repair...
View ArticleAsda axes in-store refillable trials due to ‘challenging’ economics
Asda has pulled the plug on its store trials of refillable product stations as the economics of the concept was “too challenging”. The grocery retailer had partnered with leading manufacturers in...
View ArticleAO invests £2m into delivery fleet to reduce carbon emissions
AO has invested more than £2m into its delivery fleet, as it seeks to drive down carbon emissions. The electricals retailer is transitioning its tractor units from diesel to compressed natural gas...
View ArticleShein unveils UK investment plans and launches ‘circularity fund’
Shein has pledged to invest £211m (€250m) over the next five years in the UK and Europe, according to Reuters, as it launches a “circularity fund”. The fast fashion giant said it had designated £42m...
View ArticleRetailers rank cyber and data risks as highest concern over next year
Cyber and data risks form retailers’ top concerns for the next year, research from Barclays Corporate Banking and consultancy Retail Economics has found. The findings showed that 34% of UK retailers...
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