Sustainability Trends & Statistics

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What China’s growing sustainability awareness means for brands

What China’s growing sustainability awareness means for brands

Article
Jul 15, 2021

Sustainability is increasingly top of mind for consumers in China. Many are making lifestyle changes to address the issue, spurred by the country’s many environmental catastrophes, as well as the government’s recent pledge to reduce emissions. And more than ever, shoppers expect brands to offer products and services with eco-friendliness in mind—and for the right price.

Sustainability in retail, how small businesses are faring, and retail sales in H1 2021

Audio
Jul 01, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss how resale is taking retail by storm, what will happen to fast fashion, and how much companies need to do in terms of sustainability in the eyes of the consumer. We then talk about how retail growth is getting on halfway through the year, what the pandemic did to small businesses, and what technology retailers are (and are not) doubling down on. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer director of forecasting at Insider Intelligence Cindy Liu.

Vuori CEO talks brick-and-mortar plans and sustainability efforts

Article
Jun 14, 2021

We recently spoke with Joe Kudla, founder and CEO of Vuori, about the activewear brand’s upcoming brick-and-mortar expansion—including a pop-up in the Hamptons this summer—as well as its ongoing sustainability efforts.

Around the World with ... Sustainable Shopping: Recommerce and local buying trends

Around the World with ... Sustainable Shopping: Recommerce and local buying trends

Audio
May 24, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss sustainable shopping: the "circular economy" leading to the popularity of recommerce, social media playing a role in secondhand selling, and how smaller retailers can benefit from the pandemic-fueled local shopping trend. Tune in to the discussion as eMarketer principal analyst Bill Fisher hosts principal analyst Karin von Abrams and research director at Insider Intelligence Matteo Ceurvels.

How brands in Latin America can leverage the power of advertising to address social causes

How brands in Latin America can leverage the power of advertising to address social causes

Article
May 17, 2021

Many consumers in Latin America are no longer content to let brands sit on the sidelines of tough conversations. The events of 2020 have increased the public’s expectation that companies will take a stand on top-of-mind social causes, such as discrimination, poverty, and climate change.

The top reasons consumers hesitate when purchasing eco-friendly products

The top reasons consumers hesitate when purchasing eco-friendly products

Article
Apr 21, 2021

Here's why some consumers don't buy eco-friendly products

The sustainability movement, a Digital Markets Unit, and returning to the UK office

The sustainability movement, a Digital Markets Unit, and returning to the UK office

Audio
Apr 20, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss why companies are now making a sustainability push, examples of companies incorporating sustainability practices, and how much sustainability initiatives really matter to consumers. We then talk about the potential impact of a new Digital Markets Unit regulatory body, and what store closures and returning to the office look like in the UK. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analysts at Insider Intelligence Karin von Abrams and Victoria Petrock.

B2B Brand Strategy

B2B Brand Strategy

Report
Feb 19, 2021

This report breaks down the essentials of B2B branding and provides best practices and case studies for B2B companies of any size, young and old, across sectors.

UK consumers covet sustainable retail in 2021

UK consumers covet sustainable retail in 2021

Article
Feb 15, 2021

Digital has been a retail reality for UK shoppers over much of the past year, thanks to lockdown orders requiring nonessential retailers to shutter their physical stores for long periods of time.

Consumers in Europe will be more attuned to brand purpose and messaging

Consumers in Europe will be more attuned to brand purpose and messaging

Article
Jan 25, 2021

Consumers in Europe increasingly see brands in a much broader context. The public is becoming more alert to the ways companies and brands go beyond advertising and marketing to make other positive contributions—or not. The converse also applies: Brands that don’t step up to the plate, or are linked with counterproductive actions, can easily lose consumer approval.

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Western Europe Retail Trends 2021

Western Europe Retail Trends 2021

Report
Jan 14, 2021

Retail ecommerce sales in Western Europe rose by 26.3% in 2020, to €481.54 billion ($539.18 billion). The pandemic is fueling other shifts in the retail landscape, too, such as a greater focus on buying local.

Industry Voices: Marketing in uncertain times with Canada Goose

Video
Dec 15, 2020

Penny Brook, CMO of Canada Goose, speaks with eMarketer vice president of business development Marissa Coslov about looking to its brand ambassadors to provide inspirational content to consumers amid lockdowns, inviting local artists to exhibit in storefront windows, and more.

Q&A: Just Salad’s First CMO on Carbon Labeling and Ongoing Sustainability Efforts

Article
Sep 03, 2020

Earlier this month, Just Salad appointed its first CMO, Andy Rooks, to help bolster its sustainability efforts, new product launches and overall consumer awareness.

UK Digital Trends by Generation 2020

UK Digital Trends by Generation 2020

Report
Jul 28, 2020

Young consumers have led the way in terms of digital habits and consumption through the pandemic, but older age groups have been forced to catch up. Some old habits may die hard in these groups, but the digital future has definitely been hastened.

Top 10 Tech Trends for 2020

Top 10 Tech Trends for 2020

Report
Mar 05, 2020

This report provides an overview of the most important technology trends from CES 2020 and what they mean for marketers.

Female Shoppers Are Getting More Comfortable with Secondhand Fashion

Female Shoppers Are Getting More Comfortable with Secondhand Fashion

Article
Nov 18, 2019

More women are turning to resale sites, including The RealReal and Poshmark, as they continue to compare deals and make more of an effort to spend less.

Sustainability Is Factoring into 2019 Holiday Purchases

Sustainability Is Factoring into 2019 Holiday Purchases

Article
Oct 14, 2019

Discounts and low prices are historic holiday asks. But this year, sustainability is also top of mind. According to a recent survey, shoppers are more mindful of who they do business with, especially as it pertains to the environment.

D2C Brands Attract Young Consumers with Sustainability Initiatives

D2C Brands Attract Young Consumers with Sustainability Initiatives

Article
Mar 13, 2019

Brands that focus on supply chain sustainability—by showcasing factory conditions, production processes and waste solutions—bode well with young consumers.

Sustainability is Driving Consumers' Purchase Decisions

Sustainability is Driving Consumers' Purchase Decisions

Article
Jan 16, 2019

Consumers, especially younger ones, are thinking harder about issues like ecological impact and labor practices when making purchases.

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