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Volunteering at Oxfam

Volunteering at Oxfam

A day behind the scenes of Charity Retail By Katherine Fridlington, Content & Events Manager at Acopia Volunteers' Week gave […]

The impact of hidden costs in Retail

The hidden costs of retail consumables: Why UK multi-site Retailers underestimate GNFR spend

Every retail business carefully monitors major areas of expenditure such as payroll, rent, utilities and inventory. Yet one category can […]

How to choose a sustainable retail bag

What is the most sustainable retail bag? A practical guide for retailers

The most sustainable carrier bag isn't what most retailers think. When customers leave your store, the shopping bag they carry […]

Bring Your Retail Consumables Strategy Together

Complete Complete is the final pillar in the 7 Cs of Retail Consumables because lasting improvement only comes when everything […]

The 7C's of Retail - Conscious

Making Sustainability Practical in Retail Consumables

Conscious Conscious is the sixth pillar in the 7 Cs of Retail Consumables because sustainability is not a standalone initiative. […]

Cost Saving Consumables Management

Where Retail Consumables Erode Margin

Cost Savings Cost Savings is the fifth pillar in the 7 Cs of Retail Consumables because savings are not achieved […]

Consolidating Consumables Management

Simplify to Strengthen Your Retail Consumables

Consolidate Consolidate is the fourth pillar in the 7 Cs of Retail Consumables. It focuses on simplifying the consumables ecosystem, […]

Centralising Consumables Management

Bringing Your Retail Consumables Together

Centralise Centralise is the third pillar in the 7 Cs of Retail Consumables because visibility and insight only deliver value […]

Get Clarity on Retail Consumables

See Exactly What’s Happening with Your Retail Consumables

Clarity Clarity is the second pillar in the 7 Cs of Retail Consumables because Control alone is not enough. To […]

Take back Control of your Retail Consumables

Control Retail consumables are essential but when they’re poorly controlled, they quietly drive-up costs, create inconsistencies and undermine sustainability goals. […]

Why Retail Consumables are an overlooked management problem

TL;DR Retail consumables are essential to daily operations, yet they are rarely managed strategically. Fragmented purchasing, limited visibility and inconsistent […]

Why sustainability targets fail

Why sustainability targets fail in retail procurement (and how to succeed)

Turning bold sustainability promises into real results through procurement Key Takeaway: Retailers don’t miss their climate goals because of a […]

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