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The Global Reach and Sustainable Impact of Green RFID Technology

Retail TouchPoints

In fact, some even project that the negative impact of this industry will double by 2030. The solution may be a small but mighty technology that is already developed and in use: RFID chips. What RFID Technology will do for the Retail Sector RFID stands for “radio frequency identification.”

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How the Fashion Industry Can Pave the Way for a Sustainable Future

Retail TouchPoints

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. Shifting Attitudes Across the Industry.

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How Transparency and Traceability can Drive Sustainable Fashion

Retail TouchPoints

is now withholding fashion goods in customs unless the importer can prove that they do not contain cotton from the Xinxiang region of China. With the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN) finding that 40% of environmental claims made by fashion brands could be misleading, there is ample room for improvement.

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The RealReal Powers Up its Consignment Business with Digital ID Integration

Retail TouchPoints

Owners of luxury fashion items from Eon’s network of brand partners will be able to scan their item to access its history, including provenance and previous sale history, and will now be given the option to consign with The RealReal.

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ASOS Links Executive Pay to Sustainability Goals

Retail TouchPoints

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. department chain Nordstrom to drive global growth of the brands.

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Allbirds Launches ‘ReRun’ Resale Platform

Retail TouchPoints

The new recommerce program ties in closely with Allbirds’ Flight Plan, a series of sustainability commitments that include reducing the brand’s per-product carbon footprint by half by the end of 2025 and cutting it to near zero by the end of 2030. Trove will provide the technology platform and logistics for the ReRun program.

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Report Highlights Strides in Sustainability for Fashion Retail Industry

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It’s no secret that the retail industry has long been criticised for the toll it has taken on the planet – from production processes to consumption behaviors, and everything in between,” said Karla Martin, Global Fashion & Luxury Leader, Deloitte DTTL. But doing what’s required may not be the same as doing what’s right.

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