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As the UK heads towards a Spring full of bank holiday weekends, millions of consumers have revealed they are planning to go shopping! According to a new research report carried out by


YouGov, commissioned by Gekko, almost nine million adults are “definitely planning” to hit the physical shops – 18 per cent of which are 18-34 year olds, presenting retailers with a meaningful opportunity for sales uplift. The survey of 2,000 consumers revealed that shopping increasingly a sociable experience, especially for younger people. And the top reason given for in-person shopping versus online is the ‘try before you buy’ aspect (47 per cent). The opportunity for physical retailers to play to their strengths here is huge, Gekko said, with this 47 per cent equating to £233 billion in spending based on 2022’s retail sales. On the back of the findings, Daniel Todaro, Managing


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Director of Gekko, is urging retailers to transform their thinking about retail and how to encourage customers instore. He said retailers must think creatively about how to enhance the customer experience.


Consumers plan to hit the shops this bank holiday season


“A great environment and attentive and


knowledgeable staff is more important than just focusing on promotions,” he went on. “With a potential audience


Over half of Electrolux factories now certified ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’


Electrolux Group has reported that almost 98 per cent of the total waste produced at its manufacturing sites was either recycled or recovered in 2022 – and 55 per cent of its factories are now ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ certified, helping towards its target of certifying all manufacturing sites by 2025.


This certification means that Electrolux sends less


than one per cent of its total waste to landfill and less than three per cent for waste to energy. “We reduced waste sent to landfill by 20 per cent in 2022 compared with the previous year, which is an amazing result,” said Claudia Mazzon, Electrolux Group’s Operations Sustainability Specialist. “I am


Hisense wins prestigious sustainability award Hisense


Europe has been awarded a


silver accreditation medal from EcoVadis – the business sustainability ratings provider – recognising the manufacturer’s commitment to sustainable business practices and its efforts to minimise its impact on the planet and promote social responsibility. EcoVadis said its silver medal


is proof that the manufacturer is increasing the sustainability of its business models. The company has made significant progress in the last five years with a 38 per cent reduction in water consumption and a 24 per cent reduction in electricity consumption. In addition,


of millions on the forthcoming bank holiday weekends, retailers can champion the timeless values of a good retail experience to enhance the customer journey.”


so proud of our colleagues around the world who are proactively working to reduce waste and find recycling opportunities.” Last year, seven additional Electrolux Group


factories were certified to the Zero Waste to Landfill program. Existing certified sites include Argentina, Australia, Chile, Italy, Mexico, Poland and USA.


There’s more from Electrolux in a special interview on pages 18-19 of this issue…


Hisense’s home appliances are produced from ecologically sound, degradable materials, which undergo rigorous testing to increase their longevity. The brand was also recognised for its commitment


to promoting ethical business practices such as creating equal opportunities for all and establishing a knowledge-sharing culture.


Commenting on the accrediation, Hanson Han, CEO of Hisense Europe, said: “Sustainability is at the core of our values, and we will continue to work hard to minimise our environmental impact and promote social responsibility. This certification is a great achievement, and we are proud to be part of the EcoVadis community.”


IN BRIEF


For the fourth consecutive year, Hoover has announced it has been awarded the prestigious Superbrand status – which celebrates the history, development and achievements of many of the nation’s most- loved brands. Antony Peart, Director of Brand and Communications, Hoover UK and ROI, commented: “This is a clear indicator of Hoover’s quality, reliability and distinction. It is testament to the hundreds of people behind the brand who have all played a part in delivering trusted, practical, forward-thinking, and stylish products across freestanding, built-in and floorcare year after year.”


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