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The fashion industry boosts its use of sustainable materials, but greenwashing remains

The fashion industry boosts its use of sustainable materials, but greenwashing remains

Article
Jun 29, 2022

The fashion industry claims to be more sustainable than ever: But governments are cracking down on misleading labels and greenwashing.

Companies ignore the obvious cracks in the rapid delivery model

Companies ignore the obvious cracks in the rapid delivery model

Article
Jun 28, 2022

Despite rapid grocery’s well-documented struggles, companies continue to invest in the space: Retailers see value in quick commerce even as Gorillas, Jokr, and others scale back their ambitions.

Amazon’s people problem poses an existential threat to its customer experience

Article
Jun 24, 2022

The Amazon way of management’s unanticipated long-term costs: The retailer is running out of people to hire in its US warehouses, which could hinder its service quality and growth.

UK consumers struggle to cope with cost-of-living crisis

UK consumers struggle to cope with cost-of-living crisis

Article
Jun 24, 2022

Inflation is taking a toll on UK households: The rising cost of living has shoppers cutting back and trading down as some workers strike for wage increases.

Kellogg moves away from the cereal category to focus on boosting high-margin snack business

Kellogg moves away from the cereal category to focus on boosting high-margin snack business

Article
Jun 22, 2022

Kellogg looks to snacks for growth: The CPG company will spin off its weaker cereal and plant-based divisions into separate entities to increase profits and return value to shareholders.

There are signs Asia’s supply chain challenges are starting to heal

There are signs Asia’s supply chain challenges are starting to heal

Article
Jun 22, 2022

Harrods delays its summer sale due to supply chain challenges: Logistics continues to challenge retailers, even as the Asia supply chain shows signs of healing.

Inflation may dampen the growth of organic and sustainable products

Inflation may dampen the growth of organic and sustainable products

Article
Jun 17, 2022

Consumers want to buy sustainable products: But inflation is driving them to trade down, which may slow sales of products made from recycled materials as well as organic foods.

Rising returns rates add to retailers’ woes

Rising returns rates add to retailers’ woes

Article
Jun 17, 2022

Retailers struggle with online returns, but charging won’t help: Brands like Asos and Boohoo should focus on improving the customer experience to help mitigate the effects of inflation and bracketing.

Are higher prices thwarting consumer demand?

Are higher prices thwarting consumer demand?

Article
Jun 15, 2022

Retail sales in May show a weakening demand for goods: Rising prices and interest rates are starting to have an impact on consumers’ willingness to spend.

Retailers bet on dedicated sales days to revitalize consumer demand

Retailers bet on dedicated sales days to revitalize consumer demand

Article
Jun 15, 2022

Retailers look to promotional shopping events like Prime Day to juice sales: Amazon, Alibaba, Walmart, and others hope the prospect of a good deal will lure customers in.

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Amazon says its drone deliveries will launch later this year

Article
Jun 13, 2022

Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery service is ready for takeoff: But it isn’t clear if the service is ready for primetime.

Amazon’s fashion ambitions extend beyond being the top US apparel retailer

Amazon’s fashion ambitions extend beyond being the top US apparel retailer

Article
Jun 10, 2022

Amazon’s fashion expansion continues with forays into luxury and physical retail: The company’s high-end ambitions are at odds with its emphasis on value and low prices.

Rising food prices squeeze household budgets

Rising food prices squeeze household budgets

Article
Jun 10, 2022

Soaring food prices are causing consumers to rethink their spending: Consumers are changing both where and how they shop for groceries, as well as what else they buy.

As life in China returns to normal, food delivery platforms face a slowdown

As life in China returns to normal, food delivery platforms face a slowdown

Article
Jun 08, 2022

Food delivery platforms in China struggle to maintain their pandemic gains: As consumers venture out to restaurants and stores, platforms like MissFresh and Meituan are looking for new ways to keep customers on the platform.

Why retailers like Sephora and The RealReal are shuffling the executive decks

Why retailers like Sephora and The RealReal are shuffling the executive decks

Article
Jun 08, 2022

It’s a volatile retail environment out there: That’s driving many retailers to make changes to their executive teams as they look for fresh strategies to navigate the difficult terrain.

Andy Jassy looks to put his stamp on Amazon

Article
Jun 06, 2022

Change is coming to Amazon: Amid slowing ecommerce growth, Amazon split its stock, saw its consumer chief resign, and announced plans to shutter its Chinese ebook store.

Amazon pushes back against proposed antitrust bill

Amazon pushes back against proposed antitrust bill

Article
Jun 03, 2022

A proposed antitrust bill could end Amazon Prime as we know it: The retail giant is ramping up its fight against “degrading” regulations as it seeks to maintain its ecommerce dominance.

The impact of consumers shifting spending from goods to services

The impact of consumers shifting spending from goods to services

Article
Jun 03, 2022

Consumers are returning to their pre-pandemic spending patterns: People are shifting their spending to services, which is leaving retailers with a slew of excess inventory.

CPG brands lose market share to private labels as consumers focus on the price tag

CPG brands lose market share to private labels as consumers focus on the price tag

Article
Jun 01, 2022

CPG brands are struggling to compete with private labels: As the industry reaches a "breaking point," companies like Procter & Gamble are shifting tactics to appeal to price-conscious consumers.

Why American Eagle Outfitters’ supply chain bet is starting to pay off

Why American Eagle Outfitters’ supply chain bet is starting to pay off

Article
Jun 01, 2022

American Eagle Outfitters’ supply chain business is transforming the company: While the merchant’s retail sales fell in Q1, its supply chain business helped the retailer get into the black.

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