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Amazon, Ikea commit to using zero-carbon shipping fuels by 2040

Inside Retail

Amazon.com Inc and Ikea are among commercial users of container shipping that will opt for zero-carbon marine fuels by 2040 in a new initiative aimed at speeding up decarbonisation in the maritime sector, executives said on Tuesday. ” Boston Consulting Group estimates that the global shipping industry will need US$2.4

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Revolve SVP’s playbook for going global and the importance of localisation

Inside Retail

In 2008 and 2009 we had a lot of customers from around the world knocking on our door wanting to purchase from us, however, we didn’t ship to [every] country. What we did was simple, we started using the US Postal Service to ship to customers globally. Australia, UK and Europe were the first batch of countries we unlocked.

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SHEIN’s Head of Strategy on Setting (and Achieving) Firmer ESG Goals

Retail TouchPoints

As its reach and impact in the fashion industry continues to grow, SHEIN is focused on righting the brand ship and zeroing in on its manufacturing and product development processes. EvoluSHEIN’s first product cycle featured recycled polyester, which is a fiber obtained from plastic waste.

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Top 4 Shopping Events during 4th Qtr. (and How Product Brands Can Make the Most of Them)

Retail Bound

Annual financial goals: For many businesses, the revenue generated in Q4 can account for a significant chunk—some reports claim as much as 30%—of their annual sales. Key Trends and Consumer Behaviors : Cyber Monday focuses heavily on tech products, online-exclusive deals, and free shipping offers.

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How to Make Your Business More Sustainable in 2021

Retail Focus

billion market, while online stores accounted for £22.3 However, 2020 saw a 46 per cent growth in online sales – this being the greatest increase since 2008. Although these have gradually begun to ease, the rise in digital e-commerce isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. . In 2019, physical stores were a £60.9

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Does Buying Local Have A Positive Impact on the Planet?

Independent Retailer

A study from 2008 found that you could likely only reduce your emissions by about five percent if you bought local food all the time, and the same can be said for general products found at your local grocers or mom-and-pop shops. Most of that transportation takes place by ship.

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More recessions lessons from Greenlit Brands, Camilla, Super Retail

Inside Retail

And below is part two, featuring advice from Greenlit Brands CEO Michael Ford, former Target Australia CEO Launa Inman and Camilla CEO Jane McNally about the lessons they learned during the Global Financial Crisis of 2008 and how they apply to the current environment. Experience: I clearly remember the 2008 GFC. Michael Ford.