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We’re about to enter the most wonderful time of the year for retail. Or we might have been in the past. While the Christmas season is still the most important for many retailers, it’s no longer confin ... -
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To develop a profitable sourcing strategy, it is essential to consider various factors and make informed decisions. This process can be overwhelming, particularly if you aim to incorporate more ethica ... -
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Caryn Franklin MBE and Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director at Source discuss purpose, the emotional connection that drives it and how feminine leadership styles are key to driving meaning that considers ... -
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As more companies make environmental pledges, how can we determine what is greenwashing and what is genuine? How can businesses prepare for upcoming legislative changes to ensure they are compliant wh ... -
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Consumers love pre-loved clothing. Buying second hand fashion has become a common behaviour with 52% of consumers reportedly shopping second hand apparel in 2023. According to ThredUp’s annual Resale ... -
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Fashion Week is all about what’s new - the trends, the designers, and the clothes that will be dominating fashion in the coming months. And yet, the fashion industry is increasingly conscious of the e ... -
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Move over plastic, leather, and polyester – alternative materials are on their way. Start-ups around the world have been hard at work in recent years developing more sustainable alternatives to everyt ... -
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It wasn't that long ago that repairs were a part of everyday life. But as products became more widely available at affordable prices, the balance began to shift away from ‘make do and mend’ to buying ... -
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On May 1st, the Environmental Audit Committee sat in the Palaces of Westminster to revisit their inquiry into fast fashion and the future of sustainability in the UK fashion industry. In 2019, the com ... -
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In our list of 10 retail predictions for 2024, we’ve tried to go a little deeper to get to the heart of what’s going to be affecting the industry, the customer, and the way you do the business. -
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Consumer resilience is weakening as cost-of-living concerns persist and feel the impact of rising interest rates. However, ample opportunities abound for retailers to thrive this festive season. -
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A sustainable supply chain is no longer a nice to have – whether you’re an established business or just starting out. You’re probably very aware of your own waste – what you’re producing, how much of ... -
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September witnessed an upswing in consumer resilience and optimism as macro conditions improved. However, cost of living pressures remain a defining force for influencing shopping behaviour. -
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Unusually poor weather in July put downward pressure on retail sales, but the overall macroeconomic picture is steadily improving. -
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Favourable weather gave seasonal lines a boost in June, but high living costs continue to erode discretionary incomes. -
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UK consumers are continuing to face high living costs, but warm weather, public holidays and the approach of summer reveal growing resilience as seasonal sales trends endure. -
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The UK economy is set to avoid a recession this year, but many households will continue to adopt recessionary behaviours due to persistent inflation and steep rises in interest rates… -
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Consumers and retailers continue to be stung by high prices, but a combination of growing resilience and easing recession expectations means confidence is picking up. -
Firstly, it’s important to figure out how to effectively measure your business’s social and human capital, so that you can track how you are impacting communities, in order to improve and build on thi ... -
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The latest buzzword within the sustainable arena, but what does it truly mean and how are brands and manufacturers replenishing natural resources to improve the local eco-systems for the future? -
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Near-term difficulties drag on, but the outlook brightens. Despite ongoing financial challenges for many consumers, optimism is increasing as recessionary fears recede.
