The movement of sustainable department stores continues as British retailer John Lewis announces that its in-house furniture collection will be made with leather from local farms that supply Waitrose beef. This initiative is part of the company's efforts to reduce its environmental impact and support British producers while offering high-quality, durable products.
The move doesn't come as a big surprise and more consumers are adamant that animal welfare and local sourcing play important roles in their decision-making process when shopping. As a sustainable department store, John Lewis goes beyond its sourcing practices and has implemented programs such as its "sofa reuse scheme" which promotes circularity in supply chains by rehoming or recycling old sofas.
John Lewis has pledged to reach net zero across its operations by 2035.
Sustainable Department Store Initiatives
John Lewis' Furniture Will Use Local Farm-Sourced Leather
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Department Stores - The movement of sustainable department stores continues as British retailer John Lewis announces that its in-house furniture collection will be made with leather from local farms.
2. Animal Welfare and Local Sourcing - More consumers are adamant that animal welfare and local sourcing play important roles in their decision-making process when shopping.
3. Circular Supply Chains - John Lewis' implementation of programs like its 'sofa reuse scheme' promotes circularity in supply chains by rehoming or recycling old sofas.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - The sustainable department store trend is an opportunity for retailers to integrate eco-friendly practices like sourcing from local farms.
2. Furniture - The movement towards using leather from local farms presents an opportunity for the furniture industry to align with the demand for sustainable sourcing.
3. Environmental Services - John Lewis' commitment to reaching net zero by 2035 creates an opportunity for environmental services companies to support them in achieving their sustainability goals.