Sustainability in retail isn’t just about packaging. It’s not just about switching to recycled materials or introducing refill stations. True sustainability runs deeper. It’s about reducing waste across the entire supply chain, from factory to shelf.
One of the most overlooked causes of waste? Poor retail execution.
Execution That Impacts the Environment
Each week, we see examples of inefficiencies that create unnecessary waste:
- Products left in warehouses while shelves sit empty
- Promotions missed, leading to unnecessary markdowns or products going to landfill
- Excess POS in store that never gets displayed or gets destroyed
These may seem like minor issues in isolation, but the cumulative impact is significant. Poor execution means wasted time, wasted resource, and ultimately, wasted product.
How eXPD8 Supports Sustainable Retail
At eXPD8, we believe sustainability must include operational efficiency. Getting stock to store is only half the job. We make sure it reaches the shelf, is supported by the correct point-of-sale (POS), and is available to customers when and where they want to buy it.
We help reduce waste across the supply chain by ensuring:
- Stock is consistently merchandised onto shelves and not sat in the warehouse
- Reduce POS waste by walking materials directly into store – cutting reprint costs, avoiding missed promotions, and protecting both campaign impact and the planet.
- Products are sold on time, reducing overstocks and expiry risks
Our team of over 2,800 trained merchandisers provides the human expertise to make this happen — efficiently and reliably, at scale.
Less Waste. More Impact.
Our field team is one of the UK’s largest — but it’s also one of the most locally efficient.
With merchandisers based on average within 7 miles of the stores they support, we keep travel minimal while maximising response speed and store knowledge.
Fewer miles on the road means:
- Reduced fuel emissions
- Less congestion
- Lower costs for our clients
Retailers and brands are under growing pressure to hit sustainability targets while maintaining profitability. That’s where intelligent retail execution plays a vital role.
By improving the last mile of the supply chain, we help our clients reduce excess stock, minimise markdowns, prevent avoidable waste — and do it all efficiently, with locally based teams that minimise road miles and maximise results.
For brands. For retailers. For the planet.
