Sustainability April 2022

Insights and solutions for retailers who value environmentally friendly action: the focus is on topics such as sustainable packaging, energy-efficient technologies, fair trade products and concepts for the circular economy. There will also be practical tips on how sustainability can be implemented economically in the retail sector.

Photo: eBay launches ‘Imperfects’ offering to drive more circularity this...

eBay launches ‘Imperfects’ offering to drive more circularity this Earth Day

New destination gives almost perfect fashion items from over 100 brands a second chance

Zara presents its most advanced store concept in Madrid

The new store on Plaza de España is equipped with innovative technology such as the Pay&Go service, a fitting room reservation service and an automatic on-line return point

FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air

FedEx and Elroy Air work to launch test flights aimed at middle-mile delivery in 2023

UK consumers committed to buying sustained

New research shows that over half will try and stop buying products with single-use packaging completely

Gen Z: The future of spending

Survey of ‘Zoomers’ in 13 countries spotlights how the world’s most digitally-adept consumers are forcing change to decades-old business practices

Photo: Robotic pick-up points as solution for increase in demand for last mile...

Robotic pick-up points as solution for increase in demand for last mile delivery

Consumers expect fast and easy 24/7 order collection, says Retail Robotics

Renting instead of buying: A sustainable consumption system on the rise?

Highlights from a webtalk about subscription services and circular economy at Decathlon