Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2024

Businesses today are constantly looking for ways to improve their sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint. For example, 60% of customers say they would be willing to pay more for a product with sustainable packaging, so it is paramount that businesses stay with the times and account for these shifting consumer preferences.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2024

At the core of this comeback, malls of today are responding to the evolving expectations of shoppers with sustainability, experience and personalization. The Importance of Retail Sustainability The sustainable mindset is becoming a brand reputation-builder, as visitors increasingly value eco-friendly practices.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2024

Lowe’s and Target , founding supporters of the initiative, were among nine RILA member companies that identified the scope 3, Category 11 challenges in today’s reporting environment, and they are collaborating with industry peers and Optera to develop the tool. “As

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2024

Retailers are pulling out the stops for Earth Month this year: companies like Sephora and REI Co-op are showcasing the success of their recycling efforts, while others including Poshmark and Joor promote the inherent sustainability of their platforms in partnership with eco-friendly brands such as Rothy’s and Marine Serre.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 9, 2023

Luxury retail brands are making sustainability a priority more than ever before. As luxury retail continues to move with the times, increasing sustainability is sure to become an even bigger part of their strategies for success going forward. Sustainability can be highly data-driven.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 22, 2024

In fact, 51% of consumers said they would be willing to pay more for products shipped through sustainable methods, up significantly from just 15% of consumers in December 2023, according to a new survey from Radial. Here is what a number of companies are doing this Earth Day and beyond to meet the demands of consumers and the planet.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2022

The B Lab network at B Corp has named TOMS as a Best For The World: Community award winner, with the footwear and lifestyle company ranking among the highest verified scores in the sustainability nonprofit’s B Impact Assessment.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 28, 2023

Both companies’ supply chains extend across North America and involve large volumes of critical crops, including potatoes, corn, oats, wheat, soybeans and rice, so what constitutes “sustainability” will differ from commodity to commodity and even farm to farm.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Consumers are also pushing for brands to step away from “fast fashion” trends and promote sustainability in both product development and manufacturing, making efforts to reduce or offset their carbon footprints. Lululemon is far from the only innovator in the sustainable textile materials space. Take a forward-thinking approach.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

There are signs of a disconnect between consumers and retailers when it comes to sustainability. A recent report has found that two-thirds of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products than retailers expect — and reveals that consumer preference for recommerce models is also being underserved. Transparent sourcing.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Customer experience (CX) strategies often focus on using technology to improve steps in the customer journey, but CX can also be about the bigger picture: how their purchases impact our environment. For example, most consumers today are concerned about carbon emissions, climate change and sustainability.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 24, 2022

For decades, there have been continued debates surrounding sustainability and the fashion industry’s position in implementing and maintaining a sustainable value chain, where renewable resources from the environment can be continually used and human rights are protected. An Eco-Conscious Journey.

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Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 29, 2023

Human-centric principles are becoming increasingly important to organizations in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment. The shift from traditional approaches to a more people-centered mindset has proven to be a game-changer, increasing employee, customer, and partner satisfaction and improving organizational performance.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2023

This class of chemicals are “persistent and distributed ubiquitously in the global environment,” according to the OECD , and can “cause various adverse effects in wildlife and humans.” It was in that spirit that we first launched these standards in 2018, raising the bar on product sustainability across REI offerings.”

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Adidas incorporated immersive components into the TERREX store design such as designing a canopy with live plants to drive interest in sustainability and conservation. ” “The Kitsilano TERREX store brings the outdoors into a retail community environment,” Hawkins continued. according to Hypebeast.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2022

But alongside that dizzying sales growth, we’ve also witnessed a growing consciousness about how damaging all of those online sales are to the environment, and throughout the product lifecycle, from manufacturing to delivery to eventual disposal. Technology and Sustainability. Mitigating Returns. pounds per item.

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 19, 2022

(Part 1 of a two-part series) In celebration of Earth Day, we’d like to talk about the emerging concept of application sustainability. Application sustainability looks at the overall energy efficiency consumed both during the development of the application and the execution of it in production.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Known for its commitment to sustainability, Allbirds has been fortifying its brick-and-mortar presence since its IPO in November 2021. In May 2022, the footwear and activewear brand partnered with Nordstrom as the retailer sought to expand its sustainable offerings.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Many companies claim to be sustainable and ethical, but can they prove it? Given fashion’s impact on the environment and growing external pressures, retailers and manufacturers should consider effective and verifiable ways to support a sustainable future today. A few ways fashion brands can be more sustainable now include: 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Walmart has launched “Built for Better,” an online platform that uses icons to help customers identify and shop for products that are healthier for people and better for the environment. We’re taking the guesswork out for our customers,” said Jane Ewing, SVP Sustainability for Walmart in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

As sustainability has become increasingly urgent in higher-level executive discussions, store design teams have had to face a new creative reality: that they need to integrate sustainability into every facet of their work, from the raw materials that go into the products they choose to the use of greenery and natural light in the finished designs.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2023

As savvy customers pull back the curtain on the carbon footprints of their go-to retailers, credibility in sustainable performance has emerged as a top requirement for brands competition. Step 3: Act downstream How we transform waste into a usable resource is the key to a sustainable future.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2022

Seeking to stay at the forefront of the connected sleep journey, Sleep Number has introduced a new agile, digitally powered brick-and-mortar concept centered on sustainable design. It’s the first time that we’ve used sustainability as a guiding principle and a foundational requirement. Implementing a Sustainability-Led Store Design.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

While sustainability and climate change were already topics of conversation, the pandemic put them into overdrive with more people thinking about where, how and why they purchase the consumer goods they use. They expect retailers to consider every part of their operation and demand fair, sustainable, ethical practices.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A recent report states that brand transparency regarding environmental sustainability remains a top priority for cosmetics and personal beauty care consumers. With shoppers gravitating toward more sustainable beauty products, brands should consider offering options that best fit their customers’ needs.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Lego Group will triple its sustainability investments over the next three years , spending $1.4 Caring for the environment is one of their top concerns, and we receive hundreds of letters a year with great ideas from kids on how we can make a difference.

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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 19, 2020

The high-tech and telecommunications industries are under increased scrutiny for their impact on the environment. Organizations in every vertical must seriously consider their role in sustainability, as it has become an important criterion for customers. The good news is that […].

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

Our focus will be on offering our customers the best combination of fashion, quality, price and sustainability in an inspiring and attractive shopping environment.” “Together with all committed colleagues, we will continue to create unbeatable value for our customers and profitable growth.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2023

Purina is taking advantage of these possibilities, using the technology to connect with its retail partners to design planograms remotely, which can save time and boost sustainability with accurate shelf simulations. Additionally, the technology has the potential to bolster sustainability on a large scale.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2023

Sustainability is an enormous social issue and it’s here to stay. That is why it’s no surprise that when surveyed , 71% of retail leaders indicated that they were prioritizing sustainability in their business. But there is more to sustainability than enticing customers to engage with the brand’s products and services.

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Wiser

MAY 30, 2023

In more recent years sustainability has become a major priority for many brands and retailers. Consumers want to know that the products they buy come from sustainable sources, and that their purchases are contributing to a better future for all of us. What Is Sustainability in Retail? Why Is Sustainability Important?

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

In retail, it’s crucial to create a welcoming, comfortable environment. Choosing wide planks creates an inviting ambiance that fosters a positive connection between customers and the retail environment. Wide-plank flooring has gained popularity for its ability to impart warmth reminiscent of residential or hospitality settings.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 3, 2023

Retailers, brands and manufacturers are discovering some good news on the sustainability front: it’s remarkably flexible. Retail TouchPoints has identified five recent examples of sustainability in action: 1. and Canada. They need economic support, social and cultural support, and agronomic support.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 25, 2023

This shift in consumer priorities has led businesses to reconsider their practices and strategies, placing increased emphasis on transparency, sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiatives to capture a larger share of consumer spending.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 21, 2023

“The launch of the Beauty (Re)Purposed program is an exciting step forward in Sephora’s commitment to leading the industry and offering more sustainable solutions for the communities we serve,” said Desta Raines, Director of Sustainability at Sephora in a statement.

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lateshipment

APRIL 21, 2023

Recently, millions of people throughout the world took to the streets to demand stricter climate regulations, causing tectonic shifts in both governments’ and businesses’ perspectives on sustainability. The concept of sustainability branding has sparked an interest among consumers. Why is sustainability branding important?

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