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New UFLPA Guidance Offers Welcome Clarity for Brands and Retailers

It’s been eight months since the United States enacted one of the country’s most sweeping supply chain laws,…

Executive Viewpoints April 14
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Ikea is bringing is as-is used furniture section online in the U.S.

Ikea Makes As-is Furniture Available Online in the U.S.

Just in time for Earth Day, Ikea is broadening the reach of its As-is resale offering by bringing…

News April 6
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AI in Retail: Optimizing Operations from Supply Chains to Employee Scheduling

Editor’s note: This is the fourth article in our series on AI in retail. Check out our other…

Features April 6
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Resale continues to grow globally according to the annual ThredUp Resale Report.

Resale Continues to Rise: Global Secondhand Sales to Hit $350B by 2027

Consumers and retailers are turning to resale more than ever amid economic uncertainty, according to ThredUp’s 11th annual…

News April 5
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Best Buy Battles E-Waste with Recycle-by-Mail Technology Boxes

Best Buy will simplify responsible recycling of tablets, cords, keyboards and other electronics with a nationwide pilot of…

News April 5
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Oh, Baby! H&M Adds Certified Compostable Newborn Clothes Collection

H&M will debut a new collection of compostable baby clothes that have earned Gold status from the Cradle…

News April 3
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Private Label’s Growth Could Be Lasting — if Retailers Listen to Consumers’ Sustainability Preferences

The trend lines for private label sales have rarely looked better. The Private Label Manufacturers Association reported that…

Executive Viewpoints March 30
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The Body Shop Adds Makeup to its Refill Arsenal in Battle Against Plastic Waste

The Body Shop has gone beyond hair care, shower gels and hand soaps to include makeup in its…

News March 28
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7-Eleven Powers up Proprietary Electric Vehicle Charging Network

7-Eleven has launched 7Charge, a proprietary EV (electric vehicle) charging network and app, at select U.S. store locations…

News March 21
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