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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

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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DECEMBER 28, 2023

BCG’s research into consumers’ sustainability attitudes and actions is a very stark expression of three fundamental problems related to sustainability: 1. Finally, and most importantly, there is a well-documented gap between consumers’ good intentions to behave more sustainably and their actual actions.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

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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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

Sustainability has come to the fore as consumers become more conscious of how their purchases are impacting their local communities and the environment. These shoppers are willing to pay a premium for sustainability, provided that these products have distinct benefits.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

While the company has made significant progress in green chemistry, supply chain, climate, biodiversity and more, this new program will put sustainability at the center of both new and existing retail store designs. RTP: Why was a standardized and documented initiative critical?

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

“Industry collaboration is key to building a more sustainable future for fashion, and Rebag and ThredUp have a shared vision around reuse’s ability to reduce fashion’s impact,” said James Reinhart, CEO of ThredUp in a statement. ”

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

But Princess Polly isn’t focused solely on being in more stores; the Australia-based retailer has multiple priorities that “reflect a holistic approach to growth and sustainability ,” according to Courtney Dres, Chief Merchandising Officer of Princess Polly in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Fordham University ’s American Innovation Index (Aii) follows the logic that customers are the real judges of innovation — and if an innovation doesn’t matter to them, it won’t impact their buying behaviors. Apple Leads on Innovation, but Falls Short on Social Issues. keeps it out of the list of most socially conscious companies.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 25, 2023

The rapid advancement of technology and social media has created a new generation of well-informed, empowered and discerning consumers. However, challenges with prioritizing sustainability remain, as companies grapple with the complexities of measuring and reporting their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.

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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

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Victoria’s Secret has introduced The Tour Impact Fund, designed to support gender equality and amplify voices in the communities where the VS20 — a group of creatives from the Victoria’s Secret World Tour — live, work and create their art. 18 during the UN General Assembly meeting in New York City.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated many things in the business world, but one item that temporarily fell off the priority list was sustainability. In a survey of 750 executives, Deloitte found that nearly two-thirds of organizations had to cut back on environmental sustainability efforts due to the pandemic and resulting economic downturn.

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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. They need economic support, social and cultural support, and agronomic support. and Canada.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 11, 2023

The apparel giant also will transition to exclusively using textile materials that deliver lower environmental impacts by the end of this decade. The supply chain transformation will encompass both social and environmental initiatives. million acres ).

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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. Clarity on these efforts is beginning to coalesce around the principles of ESG: Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Garments must consist of at least 30% preferred materials, such as recycled polyester, forest-safe viscose and rescued deadstock, and be manufactured by suppliers that have earned high social and environmental compliance verification through third-party audits.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Social impact, brand purpose and environmental influence are all driving decisions for consumers and employees alike. In a recent interview with Retail TouchPoints , Antonio Robinson, SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility outlined the brand’s key milestones and how it is aligning as an organization to drive positive change.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 22, 2022

Almost every retailer has a plan to green its operations, from sourcing more sustainable products to adopting solar power, and on Earth Day these efforts are brought to the forefront. Sendle: Visualizing the Impact of Last Mile Delivery Through Art — a Big Cardboard Bear. Approximately 165 billion packages are sent across the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 7, 2021

Sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have for retailers. It’s a must do if they want to meet consumers’ increasing demand for brands that prioritize environmental and social responsibility. To maximize sustainability initiatives effectively, retailers should take advantage of science-backed analytics.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 21, 2021

“We are huge believers in Cycloon’s sustainable and social mission,” said Vincent Weijers, Director of Logistics & Operations/COO at bol.com in a statement. “At The partnership with bol.com gives us the opportunity to make an impact on a much larger scale,” said Marieke Snoek, Managing Director of Cycloon in a statement. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 21, 2022

Social Commerce Strategies Consumers are embracing shopping as a social activity, whether it literally occurs on a social platform or reflects their membership in a community of like-minded individuals. The Future of Social Commerce: Embracing Content and Community to Drive Loyalty. Want to Excel at Marketplaces?

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OCTOBER 12, 2021

In APAC, vast political, economic, and social differences among countries pose an impact on sustainable finance regulations. Even for ESG factors that are easiest to measure and compare — carbon emission, for example — there are still no common goals in the region.

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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

MAY 27, 2021

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and its technology partner Higg have launched the initial phase of a new transparency program that will publicly share environmental impact data about products, beginning with their materials content. and European consumers to discover and shop for more sustainable products.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2022

CAMP ’s Columbus Circle store in New York City has added an interactive two-part sustainability activation through a partnership with H&M. 5, encourages families to work together on sustainable projects. The Kid-Powered Style Experience , which operates through Sept.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 27, 2021

We explored the ways in which these retailers are measuring and managing climate risks, such as energy efficiency of the store footprint and the environmental impacts of company supply chain and transportation networks. These engagement meetings revealed a range of sustainability efforts, some perfunctory and others proactive.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 22, 2022

Almost every retailer has a plan to green its operations, from sourcing more sustainable products to adopting solar power, and on Earth Day these efforts are brought to the forefront. Sendle: Visualizing the Impact of Last Mile Delivery Through Art — a Big Cardboard Bear. Approximately 165 billion packages are sent across the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 18, 2021

Steve Madden has teamed up with social impact commerce platform ShoppingGives to roll out charitable giving initiatives across its portfolio of labels, beginning with footwear brands Greats and Dolce Vita. Consumers, especially those hailing from younger generations, are increasingly cause-minded.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Performance sportswear brand O n and baggage brand Vera Bradley have both debuted new resale programs — powered by Trove and ThredUP , respectively — to further their ongoing sustainability efforts. For both brands, the new resale programs are part of larger environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 29, 2021

He and Jessie Dowd will explore the sustainability movement and its impact on the fashion industry. We kick off our Retail ThinkTank video series with Matt Moorut, Senior Principal Analyst for Gartner for Marketers!

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

As world leaders gather for COP26 in Glasgow against the backdrop of the recent declaration of ‘code red for humanity’ by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, businesses are doubling down on sustainability goals and initiatives. Failure to act can significantly impact a company’s bottom line.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2023

Primark is launching new durability and repair initiatives as part of the retailer’s commitment to giving clothes a longer life, part of its Primark Cares sustainability strategy. The retailer also has created an online hub with easy-to-follow repair videos that it will share across its social channels. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 2, 2021

Some 48% of consumers globally believe post-vaccine life will be better than before the pandemic, and 36% say COVID-19 accelerated changes they had always wanted to make, reflected in their attitudes around online shopping, product affordability, personal health and sustainability. How Consumer Behaviors Will Change by 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Market trends indicate that a powerful three-point strategy for you to bring to the brands you promote is: Inspire, Deliver, Sustain. SEOs can have the most significant impact on the discovery phase of the buyer’s journey this year by creating and optimizing gift guides that feature content and imagery that inspire.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2022

Shields credited the power of social media in helping fuel trends such as body positivity and inclusivity, and said that “accessibility to that information is empowering in and of itself. That’s created a lot of social media impressions, and we won Target’s Vendor of the Year award last year. The Art of Listening.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

British online fashion and beauty retailer ASOS has laid out a comprehensive plan to achieve a detailed set of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals by 2030, including becoming net zero across its full value chain. and Germany. and Germany. We cannot do this alone. ”

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