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The Honest Company

The Honest Company Rides ‘Conscious Consumerism’ Wave Toward Potential $100M IPO

Ethical consumer goods brand The Honest Company filed for its long-anticipated IPO on April 9, 2021. Co-founded by…

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Connected Consumer Series 2021

CCS 2021: Levi’s, 1-800-FLOWERS, Under Armour Reveal How They’re Meeting Fast-Changing Consumer Expectations

The 2021 Connected Consumer Series reflected the challenges retail (and society as a whole) have faced during the…

Features April 13
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Nike Refurbished

Nike Dips a Toe into Resale with Debut of Shoe Refurbishment Service

Nike has launched a new service to refurbish gently used or defective products and get them back on…

News April 12
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eBay Promotes Product Authentication Services with In-Person Events in 5 U.S. Cities

eBay is hosting a series of in-person product authentication events for collectors across the country to promote its…

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Resale Recommerce

How the Rise of the Conscious Consumer is Fueling Resale’s Rapid Growth

Not too long ago, the sale of secondhand goods was driven primarily by value: shoppers looking to avoid…

Features April 8
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Target Pledges to Spend $2 Billion+ with Black-Owned Businesses by 2025

In an effort to support diversity and change in the retail industry, Target has committed to spending more…

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Zulily Sustainability Shop

Zulily Taps into Parents’ Desire to Live More Sustainably with Launch of New Eco Shop

Online retailer Zulily (part of Qurate Retail Group) has launched a Sustainability Shop in honor of Earth Month…

News April 6
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Post-COVID Consumer Priorities: Personal Budgets, Brands’ Social Responsibility

As the world emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, consumers plan to fundamentally change how they spend money and…

Features April 2
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How Amazon’s ‘Trench Warfare’ Against Unions Could Damage its Consumer Confidence

Editor’s note: This article has been updated with additional information about Amazon. An Amazon fulfillment center in Bessemer,…

Features April 1
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