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Introducing The Recognition Rebellion: Gen Z's employee recognition playbook

10 unique employee appreciation gift ideas for 2025

5 reasons to meet us at the Employee Engagement Summit

The ultimate guide to hosting more sustainable events

How to create a sustainable onboarding experience for new employees

The future of corporate gifting: your 2025 sustainability guide

25+ gift ideas for employees: boost engagement every month with sustainable gifts

How Clarke Willmott’s new starter gifts step up their ESG strategy

Better than Black Friday deals this Christmas

LoveWell C.I.C employs a trainee on a permanent contract thanks to Social Supermarket orders

The low-down on the cocoa and coffee price hike in 2024

How our corporate gifting platform makes your life easier

What's happening in UK prisons and reoffending right now

Festive gift sets with double the impact: the making of the Spice Kitchen and SO JUST SHOP collaboration

22 sustainable corporate Christmas gifts for employees

21 best corporate Christmas gifts for clients with positive impact

A failsafe 10-step guide to making your branded merchandise sustainable

10 unique branded Christmas gift ideas they’ll genuinely love

How Wagestream’s bespoke gifts create social impact & provide a warm welcome for new employees

Paris 2024 says its Olympic Games will be the greenest in the event’s history. But how sustainable is it really?

Sea Change reaches €500,000 donated to ocean conservation efforts

5 steps to overhauling plastic in the workplace

The Glasshouse Effect: Our brand partner’s success at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024

A social entrepreneur’s general election manifesto 2024

Brightwayz hires new staff member from the refugee community with help of Social Supermarket sales

5 ways to turn your employees' eco-anxiety into a powerful call to action

The business of new joiners: An ethical recruitment guide

How Simplyhealth’s wellbeing event goodie bags supported marginalised communities

Can “better businesses” learn from the Kate Middleton photo scandal?

How to create meaningful inclusion for mothers at work

How top brands inspire gender inclusivity in their workplaces and how you can too

Why you’ll pay more for B Corp (and it’s worth it)

How to start a B Corp – the Ocean Bottle journey

What is a B Corp and why we got certified

How to talk about ESG in an election year

Lessons from ethical blunders and brilliance in the wake of the Post Office Scandal

Is AI bad for our planet?

Embracing Veganuary: An impactful start to your business year

What is “greenlash” and is it here to stay?

Social Change Book Club: Four winter reads for an impactful 2024

11 ethical Christmas gifts under £50

What if your Christmas party could change the world?

How to start a social enterprise start-up with… Kitchen Cosmetics

Beyond Christmas: How to plan inclusive and meaningful workplace festivities for winter 2024

Why DEI matters for employee mental health and how to do it better

Advice from Black female founders for Black female founders (and everyone else)

Tech for good: 6 innovative solutions to hit your SDGs

How to choose eco-friendly branded merchandise for maximum impact

Why promotional products work and one simple rule to boost their impact

Can Barbie really teach us about business for good?

Social Change Book Club: Four summer reads for a better world

Wins and fails from brands during Pride Month 2023

Soaps, suds and social impact: Amplify Goods inspire you to clean up your act

10 Father’s Day gifts with positive impact for 2023

How not to deal with anxiety in the workplace

Bags of impact: BEEN founder Genia will inspire you to start your own Fashion Revolution

5 ways to swap performative action for year-round impact this Earth Day

Boosting employee engagement during the cost of living crisis

A guide to ethical Easter treats and gifts

15 Ethical gifts For Mother’s Day 2023

Planting change: How a novel scheme helps female ex-offenders put down roots for the future

Ethical Valentine’s Day gift guide 2023

The ultimate 2022 Christmas gift guide: Gifts for everyone on your list

Combatting the cost of living crisis this Christmas, the environmentally conscious way

Ethical Christmas gifts for under £30

Save the Amazon this Black Friday: Shop and plant trees in Peru

All of the 2022 Great Taste Award-winning social enterprise products you have to taste

Friendship and flowers: Bringing people together with Megzi Pearls

How to be good to your gut with Boundless Activated Snacking

Eight corporate hampers to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee with your team

All you need to know about Earth Day 2022

Made with mums in mind: A Q&A with Khushi Kantha’s Laura Rana

Fantastic days out for mum in the UK for Mother’s Day 2022

New Year’s Eve cocktail recipes to elevate your celebrations

Gifting fashion more sustainably this Christmas with Birdsong

Our Black Friday fundraiser – Social Supermarket x The Earth Issue

Behind the brands: Six brilliant charity collaborations

Sustainable Christmas getaways with Sykes Holiday Cottages

The ultimate collaboration – Toast x COP26 charity beer box

A walk around GOOD Botanics' community garden

Best corporate Christmas gifts that give back

The art of birthday gifting

We're 3! An interview with Social Supermarket’s co-founders

"Every day's a school day – 21 resources to learn new things

Learning on the job with Hip Hip Hooray

Thoughtful gifts for new parents in 2021

Dive into the world of Prosecco with Sea Change

Ending period plastic this Plastic Free July

Building a truly eco and ethical business – behind the scenes at bide

How to go zero-waste at home

How to host one incredible picnic

Our guide to having a more purposeful picnic this National Picnic Week

How to treasure your river with Hubbub

Brand founder dads on balancing entrepreneurship, social impact & fatherhood

A history of Pride month

A handbag that cuts down your carbon footprint by almost 90%

12 housewarming gifts for friends that took advantage of the stamp duty holiday

What has food got to do with COP26?

The return of the bag

How to be a fashion activist in 2021 (beyond another slogan t-shirt)

Impactful and imaginative chocolate gifts for Easter

Making a mark with Evan Lewis of VENT for Change

Notes on motherhood as a new identity this Mother's Day

Behind 7 social enterprise brands empowering women this International Women's Day

Educating girls is key to changing the face of climate change

Why sleep is the ultimate self-care

Make Space for Homeless Queers with Hopeful Traders

The sweet deal of a pastry apprenticeship with Miss Macaroon

Helping people who are experiencing homelessness isn’t just for Christmas

Vegan food, drink and beauty to try in Veganuary and beyond

Goal setting for 2021 with Anna Brightman of UpCircle

Socks and stockings: Why are they always given at Christmas?

What is a hard seltzer anyway? Ryan and Dean of Served tell all

Your Christmas shopping gifting hot meals to people in need

A socially distanced pint with Crumbs Brewing

5 reasons why a hamper is better than a Christmas party

Sustainable Travel Accessories For A Greener Getaway

Pala Eyewear: Stylish Sustainable Eyewear

Mangata London: Stylish and Sustainable Swimwear

Social Supermarket Summer Giveaway

Supporting employees through COVID

Build your own personalised gift box: gifts that make a difference

Behind Our Brands: You're So Kind

Face Masks: The issue with single use masks and the alternatives

World Environment Day 2020: Biodiveristy

Contextualising the US Protests: A resource

A case for hope: The social enterprise sector during Covid-19

One Gin: The Perfect Sunshine Companion

Cold brew coffee recipe with Sendero Coffee

How to make the perfect coffee at home with The Little Coffee Company

Recipe: mini chocolate & raspberry vegan tarts

Happy Earth Day! Ideas on how to take action

Social Enterprise Easter goodies for kids and adults alike

Tips For A Valentine’s Day With Heart

UpCircle Beauty: All-round better skincare for 2020

New Years Resolutions? We've got you covered

Christmas Gift Ideas For Her by Social Enterprises

Behind Our Brands: Full Circle

Here's to Mums everywhere

Valentine's Day, The Social Supermarket Collection

A gift like no other this Valentines

TOTUM and Social Supermarket partner, making it easy for students to buy purpose driven brands

A Day with Social Enterprise Products...For Him.

An Evening With Fat Macy's

Social Supermarket Launch: Buy more meaningful gifts this Christmas

Behind the brand – Old Spike Roastery

Your next winter coat could transform lives

Three amazing brands tackling waste!

Behind Our Brands: Mamoq

Behind Our Brands: Stand 4 Socks

Behind Our Brands - Elephant Branded

The Last Minute Christmas Gift Guide

Why bees get a buzz from The Soap Co.

One Water - Our time at Nyarurama Primary School