Tag Archives: UK retail sector

M&S Expands Sustainable Food Strategy Through Launch of Advanced Vertical Farming Products

(IN BRIEF) Marks and Spencer has launched three vertically farmed salad leaf products grown using advanced indoor farming technology that uses significantly less water and fertiliser than conventional agriculture. Developed in partnership with Planet Farms, the salads are grown in … Read the full press release

Co-op Enters UK Digital Out-of-Home Advertising Market with National Media Network Launch

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has launched Co-op Media Network Out of Home in partnership with Smart Outdoor, officially entering the UK digital out-of-home advertising market as a standalone media owner. The retailer’s network of more than 1,000 front-of-store digital advertising screens … Read the full press release

UK Retailer Co-op Strengthens Inclusive Support for Employees Affected by Pregnancy Loss

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has doubled paid bereavement leave for pregnancy loss from five to ten days, reinforcing its compassionate approach to employee wellbeing and inclusion. The updated policy, first introduced in 2021, recognizes pregnancy loss as a bereavement rather than … Read the full press release