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The Global Reach and Sustainable Impact of Green RFID Technology

Retail TouchPoints

After all, studies show that consumers care more about the environmental impact of their purchasing decisions than ever before. Textile production accounts for approximately 20% of global clean water pollution and 10% of global carbon emissions — a number that is only expected to get worse in the future.

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How Worthy Conquered Mistrust Issues In Jewelry Resale

Retail TouchPoints

Consumers stuck at home have had the time to thin out their wardrobes and make room in the garage — along with strong financial incentives to turn their possessions into cash. With consumers seeking bargains from home, online secondhand is set to grow 69% between 2019 and 2021, while the broader retail sector is projected to shrink 15%.”.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Recupero, who was previously chief financial officer of Amazon’s North American consumer business, will be replaced by Chief Accounting Officer Diana Saadeh-Jajeh. Founded by Hannah Spilva and Verity Tuck in 2014, LVLY provides gift delivery services in Australia. This is my first week at Taco Bell Australia.

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Who could replace Sharon White as the next John Lewis Partnership chair?

Retail Gazette

Archie Norman Archie Norman has spent the last six years overseeing food and fashion group M&S’s turnaround plan as it looks to re-establish its brand, win back consumers and return to profit. Perhaps with M&S now motoring, Norman might jump ship to see if he can perform a similar feat at its rival? Sound familiar?

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How beauty brand Glossier went from social media darling to social outcast

Inside Retail

In 2014, Weiss launched Glossier with four products: a cleanser, priming moisturiser, lip balm, and a misting spray. Through an Instagram account called ‘Outta The Gloss’, the group detailed their grievances and urged a boycott. Allegations of racism and toxic work culture. As a result, Glossier’s brand value has taken quite the hit.

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Forever 21: 4 Reasons it Failed & Filed for Bankruptcy

Indigo 9 Digital

It was easy for Forever 21 to capture the hearts and minds of young consumers looking for trendy apparel. Shein is vertically integrated allowing it to go from design to shipping in as little as three days. While many argue Forever 21’s demise is due to a more socially conscious consumer fast fashion retailers are as popular as ever.

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Using technology to better support conflict-affected families in Nigeria

Cisco Retail

Over the past decade, there has been a growing consensus in the humanitarian community that cash — in the form of vouchers, prepaid debit cards, mobile transfers, bank account transfers, or paper money — is a preferable form of support as compared to in-kind aid such as food, hygiene, or winterization kits.