Shopping second-hand fashion would prevent harmful emissions equivalent to flying around the world 17,000 times, says Oxfam
If all UK adults bought half of their next wardrobe second-hand, it could prevent a whopping 12.5 billion kilogrammes of carbon dioxide emissions entering the atmosphere, new [...]
IKEA invites Milton Keynes community to first of its kind ‘Car Boot’ sale this weekend
*Please note, all slots have now been filled, and IKEA is no longer accepting requests for sellers* IKEA is opening its carpark to the Milton Keynes community [...]
Autumn Fair puts trends & sustainability centre stage
Renowned for its inspirational and insightful content, Autumn Fair has announced this year’s focus will be on home & gifting trends and sustainability with dedicated days for [...]
Tu Clothing introduces cardboard babywear hangers, saving 103 tonnes of plastic
Tu Clothing has swapped its plastic babywear hangers to cardboard The new packaging will save 103 tonnes of plastic, as Sainsbury’s continues to find ways to [...]
Shop second-hand with One4All gift cards as it partners with the British Red Cross
The British Red Cross joins One4all Gift Cards’ expansive range of retailers The One4all Gift Card can now be redeemed with more than 170 brands in-store or [...]
EcoVadis awards XPO Logistics silver medal for sustainability progress in Europe
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable transport and logistics solutions in Europe, has been awarded a silver medal for the fourth time by EcoVadis for the [...]
Co-op and Starship Technologies expand robot delivery service across Leeds
Co-op and Starship Technologies today confirm the expansion of autonomous online grocery delivery services across more neighbourhoods in Leeds in collaboration with Leeds City Council. Following a successful pilot launched [...]
The Furniture Recycling Group introduces mattress rejuvenation service
The Furniture Recycling Group (TFRG) has proudly announced the launch of its pioneering rejuvenation service. Developed in-house, this service is set to redefine the returns process for [...]
Patagonia makes it easier than ever to keep clothes in play
With a long-standing commitment to repair, Patagonia has entered a new phase for its initiatives in Europe, as the outdoor apparel brand makes it easier than ever [...]
Oh Polly joins forces with all-electric courier Packfleet to provide carbon-free fashion deliveries
Global fashion powerhouse Oh Polly has joined forces with all-electric courier Packfleet to provide London-based shoppers with carbon-free fashion deliveries. The collaboration will see clothes delivered straight [...]
Currys and Samsung UK Unveil Trade-In Initiative
Brands come together to offer customers at least 10 percent off Samsung products when they trade-in any old tech with Currys Collaboration supports both brands’ sustainability goals by tapping [...]
Landsec partners with SATCoL to support the fashion circular economy
The Salvation Army has launched a new partnership with Landsec to bring new clothing donation banks to retail destinations to encourage more healthy and sustainable consumption. New [...]
L’OCCITANE Returns to Trafford Centre
UK retail and leisure destination Trafford Centre has announced the opening of its brand new L’OCCITANE boutique. After seven years away, the brand will resume its residency at [...]
Carnaby unveils new vibrant summer installation, made from recycled plastic from local shops and restaurants
Carnaby welcomes a brand-new installation this summer made from recycled plastic. Working with recycling brand Are You Mad, the installation will provide a vibrant feature in Carnaby [...]
Selfridges launches A Swap Shop by LOANHOOD
Customers are invited to bring in preowned clothes to swap for something new to them as Selfridges dials up the fun of shopping secondhand Selfridges is dialling [...]
DPD to roll-out robot deliveries to 10 UK towns and cities
Parcel delivery company DPD has confirmed plans to expand autonomous robot deliveries to 10 UK towns and cities in the next 12 months, following a successful trial [...]
Fashion District announces 2023 festival line-up showcasing sustainable fashion and innovation in East London
The Fashion District Festival is set to make a highly anticipated return for its second iteration at East London venue Spitalfields from Tuesday 11th - Sunday 16th [...]
Kingfisher makes further progress on carbon emissions reduction and wider responsible business priorities
Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions across the Group reduced by 52.6 percent since 2016/17 Over £6.2bn (46.8 percent) of Group sales* were from products that help [...]
Sheffield’s one-of-a-kind charity concept store comes to The Moor
St Luke’s Hospice is opening a brand-new charity concept store on The Moor this summer. The new store, unique in its proposition for both St Luke’s and [...]
Hobbycraft revealed as the #1 Best Big Company to work for in the UK
With a HQ in Bournemouth, a warehouse in Burton and hundreds of stores located across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, overall, the business employs 2,346 colleagues. [...]
March 2025 issue
2025 A1 Buyers Guide
