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New study suggests retailers can protect biodiversity and profitability

GreenBiz

Report draws on project with French retail giant Carrefour to show how overfished species deliver the lowest margins for retailers.

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IKEA, Nordstrom, Walgreens on the many opportunities for circularity in retail

GreenBiz

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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Shell to divest 1,000 retail locations, and also expand EV charging. Coincidence?

Charged

Oil giant Shell has announced plans to divest 1,000 retail sites over the next two years, and also says it plans to expand its public EV charging business. But we didn’t find anything in the report that specifically linked the company’s decision to trim its retail network to its plans to expand EV charging.

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First nationwide DDRS trial: 20,000 cash rewards redeemed by Ocado Retail customers

Envirotec Magazine

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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Fashion retailers need to know where their cotton comes from. Here's why

GreenBiz

Fashion retailers often don't know where their cotton comes from, as it is shipped and processed in bulk.

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The awesome opportunity of auditing retail waste

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Conducting a waste audit doesn’t come without its challenges; but the opportunities are just as high.

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Employee Engagement in Retail Sustainability (Green Culture Guide)

Green Business Bureau

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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