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You’ll Like Us When We’re Green: How Retailers Demonstrate Sustainability Through Track and Trace

Retail TouchPoints

Research from New York University found sustainable products delivered $114 billion in sales in 2018, up 29% from 2013 , and delivered 50% of consumer packaged goods growth during that same time period — despite representing only 16.6% Retailers already are using data to streamline operations and better target marketing initiatives.

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DTC Brands Forge Unique Paths to Growth

Retail TouchPoints

“So many DTC brands start out where a founder saw a niche in the market based on their own personal experiences,” said Nikki Baird, VP of Strategy at Aptos in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. But just because they had a great idea to start doesn’t make them the de facto target market.

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Analysis: Why does Shein continue to escape scrutiny?

Inside Retail

Shipments to US shoppers typically take 10 to 15 days, as products are first shipped from China to a warehouse in Los Angeles, before being sent out via the regular post. What has helped in this area is a designer recruitment program that has been ongoing since 2013. Shein hauls.