New study suggests retailers can protect biodiversity and profitability
GreenBiz
JULY 18, 2022
Report draws on project with French retail giant Carrefour to show how overfished species deliver the lowest margins for retailers.
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Why e-commerce retailers should increase transparency about their products
GreenBiz
AUGUST 21, 2020
Why e-commerce retailers should increase transparency about their products. As the COVID-19 crisis rages on in the United States, some people are relying on e-commerce retailers for their needs — from household goods to food. E-commerce retailers would need to integrate sustainability goals into their organization and operations.
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Here’s how retail can be profitable and sustainable
GreenBiz
MARCH 17, 2020
But retailers could also optimize back-end operations to reduce their environmental impact by using data to match customer purchasing habits with merchandise and inventory. There are obvious steps to reduce environmental impact such as getting rid of single-use plastics or curtailing excess packaging.
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First nationwide DDRS trial: 20,000 cash rewards redeemed by Ocado Retail customers
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Over 20,000 cash rewards have been redeemed by consumers as part of the first nationwide digital deposit return scheme (DDRS) trial led by recycling tech firm, Polytag, recycling tech app, Bower and major UK retailer, Ocado Retail. Up to £4,000 worth of rewards were obtained during the nine week long trial.
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The awesome opportunity of auditing retail waste
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Sponsored: Conducting a waste audit doesn’t come without its challenges; but the opportunities are just as high.
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IKEA, Nordstrom, Walgreens on the many opportunities for circularity in retail
GreenBiz
MARCH 27, 2020
From recipes for recommerce to changing packaging ingredients, the retail sector is integral to adoption of the circular economy. Don't expect a cookie-cutter approach.
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How cosmetics retailer Lush is making purposeful profit through circularity
GreenBiz
MAY 12, 2020
How cosmetics retailer Lush is making purposeful profit through circularity. But the accelerated growth of the retail industry has come at a cost. With a growing range of naked products came an opportunity to evolve a new retail experience with the rollout of Naked Shops in Milan, Berlin, Hong Kong and Manchester. Katrina Shum.
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Tesla reveals plan to be Australian energy retailer and “disrupt traditional incumbents”
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The post Tesla reveals plan to be Australian energy retailer and “disrupt traditional incumbents” appeared first on RenewEconomy. Tesla reveals details of its plan to take on traditional utility incumbents in Australia by focusing on household and business packages that combine rooftop PV, electric cars and battery storage.
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Fashion retailers need to know where their cotton comes from. Here's why
GreenBiz
MAY 6, 2022
Fashion retailers often don't know where their cotton comes from, as it is shipped and processed in bulk.
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Employee Engagement in Retail Sustainability (Green Culture Guide)
Green Business Bureau
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Establishing employee engagement in retail sustainability. Employee engagement in retail is vital to effectively achieve your green goals – and to unlock this engagement you need to establish a green culture. We know you’ve been working hard to create a sustainable retail business. Sustainability Guide for Retail.
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Retailers Sustainability Data: Future and Responsible
Green Living Guy
AUGUST 22, 2023
Composable Systems: Unlocking Sustainability Retailers Data Vital to this effort is the creation of data-led composable architecture. Data also led by retailers’ technology teams.
Adidas TERREX opens its first retail store in Portland
Inhabitat - Innovation
JANUARY 3, 2023
When I asked my husband if he wanted to go check out the grand opening of Adidas TERREX's first-ever North American retail store in Portland, Oregon, he was game.
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Retail Business Sustainability Guide: Retail Sustainability Initiatives and Trends
Green Business Bureau
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Retail business sustainability. Using these trends we then present retail sustainability initiatives that will help you kickstart your organization’s sustainability program. What is retail sustainability? To operate indefinitely, a retail brand must meet environmental, social, and economic demands.
Sustainable Retail Guide: 40 Initiatives for the Retail Industry
Green Business Bureau
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Can retail be sustainable? Learn from the brands redefining the industry with our sustainable retail guide. Some commenters say it’s never possible to be a sustainable retailer. Retail is an industry that’s built from supply and demand, meaning business hinges on economies of scale. We want sustainable retail.
Google's first retail location earns LEED Platinum certification
Inhabitat - Innovation
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
This summer, Google opened its first retail storefront in New York City. The landmark event is notable for a variety of reasons, perhaps the most noteworthy being that the location was planned, designed and built with sustainability in mind.
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Toxic chemicals report card grades top retailers
Inhabitat - Innovation
MARCH 30, 2021
Find out the retailers that sell products with the most toxins before your next shopping trip. Who aced the test? And who failed?
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How e-commerce retailer Grove Collaborative will go 'plastic-free' by 2025
GreenBiz
APRIL 29, 2021
How e-commerce retailer Grove Collaborative will go 'plastic-free' by 2025. That’s the goal for e-commerce retailer Grove Collaborative, which sells household and personal care goods. Most recently, in December, the retailer closed a $125 million funding round, which according to the company brought its valuation to $1.32
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Juxta pitches its micro-retail stores to EV charging operators
Charged
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
It’s a maxim in the retail fuel trade that the gas brings in the customers, and the sodas and chips bring in the profits. Once inside, they can select from a range of snacks, sandwiches, hot drinks, fresh fruit, or whatever the retailer chooses to stock. The retailer is responsible for maintenance, cleaning and restocking.
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Conversational Commerce in Retail Industry
U.S. Green Technology
DECEMBER 9, 2021
If you’re a retailer, you know that the conversational commerce method can help you increase sales. The post Conversational Commerce in Retail Industry appeared first on U.S. The post Conversational Commerce in Retail Industry appeared first on U.S. It is also helpful for your employees. Green Technology.
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Home Improvement Retailers Remove Toxic Chemicals From Flooring
Green Living Guy
APRIL 25, 2022
By Gillian Miller, Mike Belliveau, Mike Schade, and Bill Walsh Tens of millions of pounds of phthalates annually eliminated from vinyl flooring: That’s the victory our collaborative Mind the Store campaign scored in 2015 after we secured commitments by leading retailers to eliminate phthalates from the flooring.
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Retailers to collect waste electricals and lamps
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Defra has confirmed that from the end of 2020, most retailers will be required to provide in-store WEEE takeback. The new requirement will apply to all retailers and wholesalers with annual sales of electrical items above £100,000. Convenient drop off points for WEEE will increase recycling.
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SEC rule change stifles key risk signal, disenfranchises retail investors
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 5, 2020
SEC rule change stifles key risk signal, disenfranchises retail investors. 23 to amend its shareholder proposal rule , effectively depriving most retail investors of the ability to use the process to protect and advance their interests. Sara Murphy. Mon, 10/05/2020 - 02:00. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted Sept.
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Energy Retail Innovation: Opportunities to Improve Consumer Engagement
CleanTech Group
AUGUST 12, 2020
Energy Retail Innovation: Opportunities for Better Consumer Engagement Electricity retailing, the fourth and final stage in the electricity delivering process. is a model.
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The Brief: Financing health in the Global South, clean power bond in SoCal, Rockefeller’s climate commitments, Colombia’s truckers, retail impact notes
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The post The Brief: Financing health in the Global South, clean power bond in SoCal, Rockefeller’s climate commitments, Colombia’s truckers, retail impact notes appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Stay tuned for the recap and replay in Friday’s.
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Australia’s first community-owned energy retailer falls victim to market chaos
Renew Economy
JUNE 20, 2022
The post Australia’s first community-owned energy retailer falls victim to market chaos appeared first on RenewEconomy. Byron Bay based Enova Energy has entered into voluntary administration, the highest profile victim of the fossil fuelled crisis in the National Electricity Market.
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Impact products for retail investors prove resilient in a high rate environment
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The post Impact products for retail investors prove resilient in a high rate environment appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha. Nov 9 – From real estate to car loans, there are few areas of American life where the Federal Reserve’s “higher-for-longer” interest.
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SuperCircle scores $7 million to help fashion brands and retailers reduce textile waste
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The post SuperCircle scores $7 million to help fashion brands and retailers reduce textile waste appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, November 16 — The growth of textile-recycling ventures in recent years has been fueled, in part, by a rapid increase in textile.
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Two more retailers collapse under the weight of inflated coal and gas prices
Renew Economy
JUNE 18, 2023
Australia's fossil fuel driven energy market turmoil has claimed another two small retailer scalps and affected another nearly 17,000 customers. The post Two more retailers collapse under the weight of inflated coal and gas prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Seven ways U.S. retail investors can invest and bank sustainably
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
retail investors can invest and bank sustainably appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Everyday investors, as well as large asset managers and institutions, are flocking to ESG and impact investing. As many as 95% of millennials. The post Seven ways U.S.
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thredUP partnerships open the door to secondhand shopping at major retailers
Inhabitat - Innovation
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
The consignment retailer and secondhand shop recently kicked off RAAS, or Resale-As-A-Service, a project to attract traditional department stores to get on board with more sustainable fashion.
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Revolutionize your retail business with innovative EV chargers
Charged
AUGUST 16, 2023
The electric vehicle revolution is transforming the way we think about transportation, and as a retailer, you have a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of this transformative movement. Sponsored by Korem. EV chargers are not just the future – they are the present. Be a part of the green movement and watch your sales soar!
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How technology can help you thrive in B2B/I&C energy retail
Smart Energy International
MARCH 22, 2022
B2B or I&C energy retail is rarely discussed, often overshadowed by its residential sibling. Customer happiness, acquisition, retention, profitability, and time to market are all common areas of differentiation for energy retailers.
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New Zealand’s biggest energy retailer signs up for three big solar farms
Renew Economy
AUGUST 20, 2023
The post New Zealand’s biggest energy retailer signs up for three big solar farms appeared first on RenewEconomy. New Zealand is in a 'development cycle' for electricity as a rapid rise in demand requires speedy solutions.
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Fourth small energy retailer collapses under weight of soaring wholesale prices
Renew Economy
JULY 13, 2022
Fourth small energy retailer collapses under the weight of high wholesale electricity prices caused by surging fossil fuel costs. The post Fourth small energy retailer collapses under weight of soaring wholesale prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Energy retailer cashes out of market after telling customers to go elsewhere
Renew Economy
JUNE 21, 2022
Small energy retailer LPE raises eyebrows after cashing in its hedging position and walking away with $22m, just weeks after advising customers to move on. The post Energy retailer cashes out of market after telling customers to go elsewhere appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Selfridges unveils ambitious initiative incorporating new retail models and an attempt to shift shopping mindsets
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 17, 2020
” The retailer says it aims to help customers change the way they shop in three ways: by addressing the materials used in products, launching and exploring new retail models such as repair and resell, and engaging with teams, partners and customers to inspire a shift in mindsets.
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Retail investors demonstrate the power of the crowd
Impact Alpha
MARCH 16, 2021
The post Retail investors demonstrate the power of the crowd appeared first on Impact Alpha. ImpactAlpha, March 16 – Small investors rushed in on the first day that new rules increased to $5 million the amount startups can.
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Twiga Foods secures $50 million to supply informal retailers in Africa
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
ImpactAlpha, November 4 — Nairobi-based Twiga Foods is “building a one-stop-shop for informal retailers and all their needs,” says Twiga’s Peter Njonjo. The post Twiga Foods secures $50 million to supply informal retailers in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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AI-enabled power marketer Gridmatic launches retailer to meet advanced energy needs of commercial customers
altenergymag
JANUARY 24, 2023
Gridmatic Retail leverages AI to offer the most advanced time matched renewables contracts in the industry
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Retailer Meijer demonstrates Freightliner electric Class 8 trucks in frigid Michigan winter
Charged
JANUARY 18, 2023
Meijer, a Michigan-based retailer with 499 stores in six Midwestern states, operates a fleet of 250 semitrucks. The two semis will operate out of the retailer’s Lansing Distribution Center, which is equipped with custom charging infrastructure.
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Energy market turmoil claims another scalp as solar and battery specialist retailer fails
Renew Economy
AUGUST 24, 2022
Australia’s energy crisis claims another scalp, with a solar and battery virtual power plant focused retailer entering voluntary administration. The post Energy market turmoil claims another scalp as solar and battery specialist retailer fails appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Enova Energy spared from liquidation by deal with fellow small retailer
Renew Economy
JULY 27, 2022
Administrators say Enova Energy has avoided liquidation through an arrangement with fellow retail upstart Energy Locals. The post Enova Energy spared from liquidation by deal with fellow small retailer appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Small retailers issue plea for help as fossil fuel price surge claims another victim
Renew Economy
JULY 3, 2022
Smaller electricity retailers issue joint plea to market regulators to stop "chain reaction" of failures as yet another energy retailer calls in administrators. The post Small retailers issue plea for help as fossil fuel price surge claims another victim appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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