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Aligning Purpose with Profits: How Consumer Goods Companies can Unlock Business Growth by Integrating Sustainability into their Operations

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The rapid advancement of technology and social media has created a new generation of well-informed, empowered and discerning consumers. IBM’s Institute of Business Value (IBV) has just completed significant research into the priorities and decisions for supply chain operations and sustainability in partnership with The Consumer Goods Forum.

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Beer Cartel invites consumers to buy up shares in the business

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Beer Cartel launched its beer subscription service back in 2009 and it now accounts for about 80 per cent of the online business, according to Kelsey. But consumers can also make one-off purchases on the site. Each week, 20-30 new beers come online, ensuring plenty of choice for curious consumers. “We’ve

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Dollar General Adds 100+ Private Label Products as it Expands Fresh Food Offerings

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Originally introduced in 2009, the expansion will bring the range of Clover Valley items to approximately 600 , with new additions including sauces, condiments, entrees, sides and snacks. “We Internal company research also has found that consumables now account for almost 80% of total sales at Dollar General.

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Buy Now, Pay Later: The Gen Z Alternative to Credit Cards

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Contactless payment evolved with Venmo’s release in 2009, and similar mobile solutions like the Apple Wallet have followed. Consumers can either pay via a check or bank transfer, or have payments deducted from their credit or debit card automatically. By giving consumers a new way to pay, you are opening the door for more sales.

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How Vestiaire Collective’s new initiative drives fashion activism

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Launched in Paris in 2009, Vestiaire Collective is an app for luxury pre-loved fashion with an inventory of 3 million items that include 550,000 new listings every month. It’s no secret that in recent years, consumers are now looking to support businesses with social and ethical values, particularly those in the fashion industry.

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A shift in attitude: How Lekker Bikes is normalising e-bikes in Australia

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Back in 2009, industrial designer Meindert Wolfraad identified a gap in the market for practical, comfortable and stylish commuter bikes that would enable Sydney-siders to get around, similar to what he saw growing up in the Netherlands. Meindert Wolfraad: Lekker Bikes started back in 2009, in Sydney.

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After ‘Pandemic Hangover,’ Rebel Green Gains Actionable Insights With Data Analytics Solution

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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, eco-friendly household cleaner brand Rebel Green happily grappled with a surge in overnight mainstream success as consumer demand for cleaning products skyrocketed. I could be on a phone call right now with a broker and we could be talking about a specific account in the Pacific Northwest.