We have not carried out any special survey of this wide stakeholder group this year (last done three years ago).
The new post of UK Purchasing and Ethical Sourcing manger ensures better attention is given to fostering good trading relationships with our major UK suppliers and licensees.
We believe this will lead to the identification of more opportunities for co-operation, potential cost-savings and will enable us to be more influential in helping our suppliers consider how to further improve ethical practices in their own organisations and supply chains.
Directors’ Comment
We continue to enjoy good relationships with most of our UK suppliers, and look to strengthen these in the coming years.
