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This year’s events are off to a fantastic start! We started by networking at the Spring Fair and then the E-Commerce Expo.
More recently Andrew Hill delivered an insightful talk on sustainability in returns at Leaders in Logistics. This speech touched on how to make the most of salvage within your returns, implement compliance led processes and the benefits of working with AI. Watch it here. |
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What is ReDress? |
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| As the fashion industry faces increasing pressure to adopt more sustainable practices, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations are reshaping how brands manage textile waste. ReDress EPR Solution is designed to help businesses navigate these evolving requirements by offering a comprehensive, compliant, and efficient approach to handling post-consumer textiles. By supporting recovery, reuse, and responsible recycling, ReDress empowers brands to reduce environmental impact while staying ahead of regulatory demands.
As more brands embrace circularity and compliance, solutions like ReDress EPR play a crucial role in minimising waste, maximising resource efficiency, and building a more sustainable industry. |
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Webinar Success |
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In February, our Sales Director, Stuart, led an engaging and insightful webinar with Very and the British Retail Consortium (BRC), exploring key challenges in returns processes and highlighting key pitfalls that can impact on efficiency, customer satisfaction and profitability. Watch it here.
Stuart shared expert guidance on how retailers can refine their approach to returns management, ensuring a smoother customer journey while maximising cost-effectiveness. From streamlining operations to leveraging data-driven insights, the discussion provided actionable strategies to enhance the returns experience for both businesses and consumers alike. If you missed the webinar or would like to explore how to optimise your own returns process, get in touch, we’d love to continue the conversation! |
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Revolutionise Your Returns |
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| It’s 2025, time to transform your returns process. Make returns work for you, your customers, and your bottom line. Our innovative process is designed to streamline operations, enhance customer experience and cut costs.
Paul Kee, Head of Logistics at Matalan shares his experience “During peak periods it has sometimes been challenging for us to keep up with the returns volumes. However, our partnership with returns specialists ASCG, gives us a great deal more flexibility.” |
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Well done team! |
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| We are thrilled to announce that Nettetal has successfully achieved ISO 9001 and 14001 accreditation—with zero non-conformances or observations! This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to quality management and environmental responsibility and ensures that Nettetal is fully aligned with the rest of the business in terms of ISO certification.
The auditors also provided outstanding feedback on the professionalism and courtesy of our team, as well as recognition for our waste management and sustainability commitment. Our dedication to environmental sustainability was further highlighted by our waste provider, EGN, who confirmed that Nettetal has exceeded expectations in recycling efforts. This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our incredible team, thank you to everyone involved! |
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Closing The Gap |
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The circularity gap highlights how far we are from achieving a fully circular economy, one where resources are kept in continuous use and waste is minimized. With only 7.2% of the global economy currently circular, over 90% of natural resources are still being wasted or lost and unable to reuse.
As part of the Reconomy Group, ASCG, Reconomy, and our partner brands see this not just as an environmental challenge, but as a powerful opportunity for businesses to grow more efficiently and sustainably. That’s why Reconomy have launched their #CloseTheGap campaign, to make circular practices easier to understand, adopt, and benefit from. Through practical resources, real-life stories, and close collaboration with our customers, we’re aiming to show that a more circular economy can lead to significant cost savings, innovation, and long-term resilience. Together, we can close the gap and unlock a smarter, more sustainable future. |
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Welcome to ASC |
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| We’re delighted to welcome Karen Gibson as Key Account Director and Jacqui Reed as a Key Account Manager.
Karen has over 30 years of logistics experience and will lead customer relationships with major retailers andconsumer brands. Her focus will be on developing pan-European supply chain solutions, helping UK-based businesses expand their sales across Europe through our European operating facility in Germany. Jacqui will be working with Karen to support our clients in optimising and expanding their supply chains across the UK and Europe. She will also be leveraging our German operating facility and six UK fulfilment centres while helping customers tap into Reconomy’s circularity solutions to drive greater efficiency and sustainability. We’re excited to have Karen and Jacqui on board and look forward to the expertise they bring to the team. |
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Working Together |
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Fundraising is at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to supporting incredible causes and charities that make a real impact. So far this year, we’ve raised funds for Women’s Aid on International Women’s Day and hosted Valentine’s Day bake sales in support of Lakelands Hospice.
A special shout out to our colleague Gosia, who took fundraising to the next level by competing in Strictly Corby! She danced her way to a fantastic second place, raising an amazing £3,400 for Lakelands Hospice. A huge thank you to everyone who donated and supported these great causes. Your generosity makes a real difference! |
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