2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (452+ words) Primark, Decathlon, H&M, and Vinted are among the retailers urging governments to fix a system they say is stacked against circular economy business models. Nearly 70 organisations said the current economic setup, including taxation, is preventing circular fashion models from…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (623+ words) The UK government announced last week it aims to treble the amount of surplus food available for redistribution across the UK as part of the National Programme to Redistribute Surplus Food " and the news has been welcomed by industry bodies…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago  (201+ words) Tesco'has launched applications for its 2026 Agri-tech Challenge, unveiling a refreshed format designed to accelerate innovation across British farming and global food supply chains. Previously known as the Agri T-Jam, the initiative has been revamped with a new two-pathway structure that…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (1626+ words) The UK convenience market is set to grow to be worth "56. 2 billion by 2030, according to research and analyst group IGD. But although that opportunity to grow is there for all, driven by the time-poor consumer's demand for food-to-go and regular…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (885+ words) A series where we hear from retail's movers and shakers about how they are tackling the challenge of becoming a greener business in an industry that is far from green " assessing organisational change, eco initiatives, and much more. Inclusive fashion…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (86+ words) Marks & Spencer announces plans to use more biomethane-powered trucks as part of a commitment to reduce transport emissions....

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (312+ words) Ultra-rapid EV chargers will be deployed at 26 B&Q stores over the coming 12 months, thanks to a partnership between the DIY retailer and RAW Charging. The move comes following an "11 million investment by RAW Charging to develop EV charging points…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (372+ words) Furniture retailer Ikea and sports retailer Decathlon have unveiled their store within a store concept, in what could be a precursor to a dedicated dual effort to promote circularity in retail. Thousands of shoppers visited the first-of-its kind retail pilot…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (348+ words) There will be a flat 20p deposit value for the UK deposit return scheme (DRS) fee when it is introduced from October 2027, according to the programme operator. Exchange for Change announced last week that consumers will be able to claim back…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (757+ words) Health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has today (22 April) published its first sustainability and impact report " with its director of sustainability Jess Long telling Green Retail World it's about being "transparent on where we are at. As a privately-owned business,…...