5 for Friday: Greener retailing news in brief roundup
October 7, 2022
Green Retail World’s greener retailing news in brief roundup for the week.
Green Thinking
News and features showing examples of retail’s green thinking
Eco commitments: John Lewis Partnership ramps up environmental strategy by setting new ambitious targets
October 5, 2022
John Lewis doubles down on environmental strategy by setting new targets, making plans for more circular customer propositions, and aligning with WWF.
Circular thinking: M&S selects Sigma to run new ECC and recycling and refurbishment hub
September 27, 2022
Sigma secures contract to deliver new 52,000 sq ft Marks & Spencer equipment consolidation centre, which will house a recycling and refurbishment hub.
Faith in Nature: Beauty brand hands company director role to ‘Nature’
September 23, 2022
Beauty brand Faith in Nature creates new internal governance system allowing it to put ‘nature’ in a company director role.
Sainsfreeze pop-up: Sainsbury’s walk-in freezer store to provide food storage tips
September 21, 2022
Next week Sainsbury’s will open Sainsfreeze – a walk-in freezer concept store that will show customers how to freeze a range of foods.
‘Tech to support green agenda’: Spar International tackles food waste with Whywaste
September 20, 2022
Spar International has agreed a multi-country partnership with tech company Whywaste as part of its efforts to reduce food waste.
‘Earth is our only shareholder’: Patagonia founder gives company away to fight climate crisis
September 15, 2022
Patagonia founder gives the company away to two charitable trusts, with all profit not reinvested into the business set to go to eco causes.
‘Let’s Go Circular’: Grand Arcade in Cambridge to host circular economy showcase
September 14, 2022
Grand Arcade in Cambridge is to host circular economy event in October, featuring several retailers, brands, and green service providers.
Greener delivery viewpoint: mapping out a more sustainable route for logistics
September 7, 2022
Green Retail World talks to leaders at DispatchTrack and Vision Logistics about the steps needed for greener delivery in retail.