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In pictures: The Acopia ‘best dressed’ charity retail Christmas windows
December 19, 2025
Retail supplier Acopia reveals results of its annual ‘best dressed’ Christmas charity shop window for 2025.
Great British Beauty Clean Up: Beauty brands offered new packaging recycling route
December 15, 2025
A new packaging recycling option is available to beauty brands thanks to MYGroup’s partnership with the British Beauty Council.
Experienced recruit: Ex-JoJo Maman Bébé CEO takes director role at TheLittleLoop
January 9, 2026
Ex-JoJo Maman Bébé CEO Gwynn Milligan takes non-executive director role at fashion circularity platform TheLittleLoop.
Donate by Post: The Salvation Army and ZigZag partner for takeback scheme
January 8, 2026
New takeback scheme from The Salvation Army and ZigZag helps consumers donate unwanted textiles via UK locker network.
LESS is more? Lagardère Travel Retail launches supplier decarbonisation platform
December 11, 2025
Lagardère Travel Retail launches LESS interface to report carbon data across its network and supplier base.
2026 goals: Retailers energy strategy focused on reducing carbon and bills
December 11, 2025
SEFE Energy survey shows retailers focused on reducing energy bills, with 29% prioritising carbon reduction in energy usage.
‘Collaboration works’: Asda, Lidl, Tesco among UK Packaging Pact signatories ahead of April 2026 launch
December 1, 2025
UK Packaging Pact signatories reach 55 ahead of April 2026 launch, with major grocers among those supporting it.
Forest protection: Mint Velvet, Victoria’s Secret sign Canopy packaging and textiles commitment
November 25, 2025
Mint Velvet and Victoria’s Secret among brands joining not-for-profit Canopy’s initiative to keep deforestation out of fashion and packaging.
‘The Style Atelier’: Sustainability, accountability, purpose on agenda at Spring Fair 2026
January 8, 2026
Sustainability, accountability, and purpose on Spring Fair 2026 agenda, as fashion sessions announced for annual home, gift and fashion event.
‘Shared commitment’: Waitrose unveils plans for ‘most sustainable distribution centre’
January 8, 2026
Waitrose announces plans for its “most sustainable distribution centre”, which is set to open early in 2027.
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Revive: Finisterre launches range made from reclaimed wool
December 4, 2025
Finisterre launches range made from reclaimed wool that formed part of a closed-loop textile recycling project.
In pictures: Charity shops gifted Selfridges-style Christmas windows
November 27, 2025
High street charity shops gifted with Selfridges-style Christmas window makeovers courtesy of preloved book retailer World of Books.
Experienced recruit: Ex-JoJo Maman Bébé CEO takes director role at TheLittleLoop
January 9, 2026
Ex-JoJo Maman Bébé CEO Gwynn Milligan takes non-executive director role at fashion circularity platform TheLittleLoop.
Donate by Post: The Salvation Army and ZigZag partner for takeback scheme
January 8, 2026
New takeback scheme from The Salvation Army and ZigZag helps consumers donate unwanted textiles via UK locker network.
On the road: First of Amazon UK’s new electric HGVs start operations
November 4, 2025
The first electric HGVs ordered by Amazon at the start of the year have started operations in the UK this week.
Exceedingly good for energy efficiency? Mr Kipling owner make solar investment
October 30, 2025
Energy efficiency is the aim at food manufacturer Premier Foods as it invests in solar installation at Carlton Bakery site.
Nationwide move: Waitrose rolls out Polytag recycling tags across milk range
November 18, 2025
Waitrose and Polytag extend packaging partnership to cover own milk range and help retailer better understand recycling rates.
New leadership: UK DRS operator appoints CEO
November 5, 2025
The UK Deposit Management Organisation appoints Russell Davies as its CEO to lead deposit returns scheme roll out.
‘Serious about transforming textiles’: John Lewis, C&A and others back Circulose
December 17, 2025
New Circulose strategy gaining momentum as John Lewis, Bestseller, C&A and more partner with the next-generation materials provider.
‘Data-driven transparency’: Petit clothing brand Dewey deploys DPPs
December 16, 2025
Petit clothing brand Dewey is showcasing its use of Fabacus DPPs via a pop-up at Westfield White City in London.
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