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Zara Parent Joins Packaging Initiative Seeking to Protect Vital Forests

Inditex, parent company of brands including Zara and Massimo Dutti, has joined the Canopy Pack4Good initiative that seeks sustainable packaging alternatives to logging ancient and endangered forests. These include recycled…

News June 24
M.M.LaFleur has partnered with Archive to bring its Second Act resale experience into stores.

Stores Represent a ‘Second Act’ for M.M.LaFleur’s Burgeoning Resale Program

M.M.LaFleur has garnered a loyal following for its elevated essentials and fashionable workwear. With best-sellers ranging from a $175 washable silk tank to a $365 buttoned dress, the brand’s items…

Features June 24

How Retail Businesses can Comply with Fair Workweek Laws

Fair Workweek laws, which aim to protect workers from unpredictable work schedules, are becoming more commonplace. Retailers need to understand how those laws affect them and their businesses. In essence,…

Executive Viewpoints June 24

Tanger and the Transformation of the Shopping Center

Featuring: Justin Stein, Executive Vice President of Leasing, Tanger Despite headlines claiming the death of the shopping mall, some developers are reimagining the experience to make it memorable, even unforgettable,…

Podcasts June 24
Plastic air pillows at Amazon compared to rolls of paper filler.

Milestone: Amazon Eliminates 95% of Plastic Air Pillows from Shipments

Amazon announced that it has replaced plastic air pillows with paper filler across 95% of its delivery packaging in North America and hopes to have the plastic air pillows completely…

News June 21

Walmart Pilots Program with Agricultural Data Supplier to Improve Seasonal Fresh Supply Chains

Walmart is partnering with Agritask, a crop supply intelligence solution, on a pilot that will deploy Agritask’s remote sensing and data analytics tools in various regions of the U.S. and…

News June 21

Starbucks and Marriott Bonvoy Link Loyalty Programs

Starbucks customers who are traveling often seek out the familiar green-and-white mermaid logo in or near hotels where they’re staying, so it makes sense that the coffee giant and Marriott…

News June 21
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How Xcel Brands’ CEO is Trying to Solve Social Commerce

There’s no shortage of companies trying to crack the code of social commerce in the U.S. — from the biggest social media platforms to small start-ups. But Bob D’Loren, longtime…

Features June 21

Keys for Achieving Sustainability in Retail Supply Chains

In today’s global economy, the demand for sustainable business practices is rising, particularly in the retail industry. Consumers are increasingly aware and conscious of the social, environmental and human rights…

Executive Viewpoints June 21
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