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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 […]

Single Source Procurement

Single-Source Procurement vs. Multiple Suppliers: Which Saves More Money?

The Takeaway: Complexity Costs More Than Risk Retailers often over-estimate the threat of single-sourcing and under-estimate the cost of complexity. […]

How to fix retail procurement headaches

The Top 3 Procurement Headaches Retailers Face (and How to Fix Them)

Key Takeaway: Retail procurement’s top challenges: supply chain volatility, poor spend visibility and inconsistent supplier performance, can erode margins and […]

What is EPOS?

Expert Recap: What is EPOS? 9 key facts you should know

Key Takeaway: EPOS is no longer just a checkout system. It’s become the operational backbone of modern retail. A well-implemented […]

Key Lessons from 2024 & 2025

What 2025 Taught Us: The Retail Lessons Every Business Should Take Forward

Key Insights: 2025 highlighted a retail sector in transition, shaped by shifting consumer expectations, accelerating technology, and continued pressure on […]

Cost vs Sustainability Code for Retailers

Expert Recap: Cracking the Cost vs Sustainability Code for Retailers in 2026

Key Insight: The retailers who won 2025 were those proving that sustainability and cost control aren’t competing priorities, they’re two […]

GNFR Strategies

5 Strategies for greater GNFR visibility across your retail estate

Key Insight: Greater visibility and centralised control of GNFR spend isn’t a back-office luxury, it’s a strategic lever that can […]

Recyclable Polypropylene Bags

Benefits of Recyclable Polypropylene Bags for Life

Key InsightRecyclable polypropylene “Bags for Life” offer retailers a practical way to balance sustainability and profitability: they significantly reduce reliance […]

thermal till rolls

Are thermal till rolls recyclable?

Key Insight: Thermal till rolls are essential for retail checkouts, but their heat-sensitive coating makes most receipts non-recyclable, contributing to […]

GNFR

What is GNFR?

Key Insight: GNFR (Goods Not For Resale) represents a substantial but often overlooked portion of retail operating costs from till […]

Workplace Recycling Scheme

What is the Workplace Simpler Recycling Scheme

Key Insight: The Workplace Simpler Recycling Scheme mandates UK businesses to separate core waste streams, including dry recyclables, food waste, […]

retail procurement costs

Your guide to controlling retail procurement costs

When it comes to controlling procurement costs and looking at cost reduction strategies, there are many approaches that can help […]

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