‘Simplifying access to pre-loved’: Ikea Preowned marketplace coming to UK
August 20, 2026
Ikea is bringing its second-hand marketplace, Ikea Preowned, to the UK after recent launches elsewhere Europe.
Rental and Reuse
News and features showing examples of rental, reuse and resale in retail
‘For the moment you need it’: Oxfam pilots online clothing rental scheme
August 10, 2026
Charity Oxfam pilots online clothing rental pilot scheme ahead of its annual Second-Hand September campaign.
Number ten: Nobody’s Child opens in Cambridge with reclaimed furniture fitout
July 17, 2026
Nobody’s Child opens its tenth standalone boutique store, in Cambridge – and the fitout features vintage and reclaimed furniture.
Urban Outfitters takeback scheme: Fashion retailer teams up with Reskinned
July 16, 2026
Reskinned is supporting an Urban Outfitters takeback scheme, allowing consumers to send back unwanted items and keep goods in circulation.
In pictures: Dr. Beckmann’s white garment waste campaign with Judy Murray
July 7, 2026
White garment waste is a problem, with new research showing Britons throw away an average of eight white clothing items each year which tots up
Free school uniform: Salvation Army charity shops to give away thousands of items
June 30, 2026
Charity retailer Salvation Army expands school uniform giveaway to support families with access to free items across the UK.
Mastercard research: Circular retail demand creates new growth opportunities
June 30, 2026
New Mastercard research highlights growing consumer demand for resale, repair and rental services globally.
Reusable packaging: Compass Group expands use of Cauli system
June 26, 2026
Compass Group UK & Ireland expands the deployment of Cauli’s reusable food and drink packaging system, to drive down waste.
‘Innovation doesn’t have to start with new’: Uniqlo unveils Everyday Re:Imagined
June 25, 2026
From today, fashion retailer Uniqlo starts selling its upcycled Everyday Re:Imagined range in its European flagship stores.