ASOS, New Look, Zalando Launch Shared Tool to Simplify Sustainability Reporting
ASOS has partnered with ABOUT YOU, Boozt, Ellos Group, New Look, The Very Group, and Zalando to launch a free Retailer Brand Due Diligence Questionnaire through One Retail Hub. The platform consolidates Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence requirements into a single questionnaire aligned with OECD guidance, replacing fragmented reporting systems. The initiative aims to reduce administrative burden on small brands while establishing consistent industry-wide ethical sourcing standards. (photo/retailweek)
Digital Retailer Freemans Wins Over Younger Shoppers With Online Push
Former catalogue retailer Freemans reported 9% sales growth over Christmas 2025, marking six consecutive years of festive gains since becoming a digital-only store. New customer numbers rose 9% as the brand successfully attracted shoppers beyond its traditional base, targeting women over 40 with affordable fashion. Own-brand ranges surged 43% year-on-year, bolstered by the retailer’s first online-only Christmas advertising campaign.
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