Sustainable sells: Kingfisher says ‘greener’ products account for £5bn in sales
June 15, 2021
B&Q and Screwfix parent company Kingfisher says its ‘sustainable’ product ranges now bring in £5 billion in annual sales.
Green Thinking
News and features showing examples of retail’s green thinking
Open letter: Ikea, Inditex and H&M join business leaders urging G7 to take ‘bold’ action on climate
June 10, 2021
Ikea, Inditex and H&M bosses among 79 CEOs to add their name to an open letter calling for bold action on climate matters from world leaders.
Where tech and greener thinking meet: Ralph Lauren launches Made to Order
June 2, 2021
Fashion brand Ralph Lauren launches on-demand manufacturing ‘Made to Order’, showing greener thinking and a focus on personalisation.
June 2021
June 1, 2021
Our monthly greener retailing tracker highlighting eco-commitments and green moves from across the retail industry.
Green Live: Eco-friendly brands and services showcased at UK shopping centres
May 23, 2021
The Green Live event at Westfield London and centre:mk in Milton Keynes is set for launch in October 2021, showcasing eco-friendly brands, products and services.
Retail returns: Reconomy Group acquires tech platform Rebound
May 11, 2021
Outsourced waste and resource service provider Reconomy Group has acquired retail returns tech platform, Rebound.
Landmark vote: Unilever climate action plan unanimously approved by shareholders
May 7, 2021
The Unilever climate action plan was unanimously approved by the fast-moving consumer goods company’s shareholders this week.
May 2021
May 4, 2021
Our monthly greener retailing tracker highlighting eco-commitments and green moves from across the retail industry.
Changing of the guard: Ikea chief sustainability officer to step down
April 29, 2021
Pia Heidenmark Cook has announced she is stepping down as Ingka Group chief sustainability officer, to be replaced by Karen Pflug.