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Survey: Consumers Want Easy Access to Apparel Sustainability Info

Retail TouchPoints

The apparel industry’s enormous global environmental impact has made it a primary focus of sustainability efforts, and consumers — or at least a significant portion of them — want to do their part. A recent survey reveals what will be required to steer more shoppers toward sustainable products produced in socially conscious ways.

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‘Value retailers get a bad rap’: Best & Less CEO talks ethical sourcing

Inside Retail

I like to sleep well at night. It also rolled out a new product lifecycle management solution, which has given it a more granular understanding of its labour costs. . Focus on ESG. Everybody writes up the financial outcome, and I don’t think enough about ESG actually gets written up,” he said. million. .

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How wellness can help retailers build trust and stickiness

Inside Retail

Anyone who cares about protecting the natural world or values the social experience of shopping will find sustenance at the Comvita Wellness Lab in Auckland. At a time when shopping local has become important to more people, scientifically verified Australian cotton and wool products support sustainable farming practices.

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Key Strategies for Retailers to Push Sustainability Efforts

Independent Retailer

As companies continue to implement ESG-focused initiatives within their operations, many are doing their best to implement sustainable practices. Over in the UK, Tesco has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2035, and since 2015, the retailer has managed to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 52 percent. by Lesley Suen.

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Next Steps in Sustainable Apparel Retail: Consumer Communication and Carbon Offsets

Retail TouchPoints

Additionally, embracing education that goes beyond the information shown on product tags can provide a convincing rationale for consumers to spend more on sustainably produced garments. The rate at which NFTs and the metaverse are gaining attention will also help shape conversations surrounding sustainable fashion.

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USS signs up three new major retailers to Grand Arcade, Cambridge

A1 Retail

USS signs up Oliver Bonas, Dr Martens and Bubbleology to long-term deals strengthening the retail offer at Grand Arcade Universities Superannuation Scheme (“USS”) – one of the largest pension schemes in the UK – has signed three new tenants to Grand Arcade all on 10-year leases.

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How luxury travel brand Scott Dunn caters to ultra-high-net-worth customers

Inside Retail

At Scott Dunn, we know that better than anyone else. One of the more unique and exclusive offerings that we have been able to provide is privatising key landmarks and sites around the world, giving our guests a chance to experience these truly incredible places in privacy and at their leisure. MH: Travel is deeply personal.

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