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The resale clothing market is set to more than double to $64 billion in the next five years as more shoppers are willing to buy second hand.

70% of consumers would now shop secondhand as resale market set to hit $64bn by 2025

June 25, 2020

The resale clothing market is set to more than double to $64 billion in the next five years as more shoppers are willing to buy second hand. Over two thirds…

Amazon is launching a $2 billion venture capital fund to invest in sustainable technologies as it commits to running on 100 per cent clean energy by 2025.

Amazon launches $2bn ‘Climate Pledge’ investment fund while pledging 100% clean energy by 2030

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June 24, 2020

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Amazon is launching a $2 billion venture capital fund to invest in sustainable technologies as it commits to running on 100 per cent clean energy by 2025. The Climate Pledge…

Sainsbury's, M&S and Argos stores across the UK are set to see 17 new rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging stations installed in “massive step in the right direction”.

“Massive step in the right direction” as Sainsbury’s, M&S, Aldi sites set to see 17 new rapid EV charging points installed

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June 23, 2020

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Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Argos, Next, Aldi and M&S stores across the UK are set to see 17 new rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging stations installed in “massive step in the right…

Aldi has announced plans to install 40 reverse vending machines capable of handling 25,000 plastic and glass bottles every week.

Aldi to install 40 bottle deposit reverse vending machines across its stores

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June 18, 2020

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Aldi has announced plans to install 40 reverse vending machines capable of handling 25,000 plastic and glass bottles every week. The reverse deposit vending machines will be rolled out across…

Tesco will soon use surplus food to power six of its stores as it embarks on an ambitious new renewable energy project.

Tesco to convert surplus food into renewable energy and power 6 stores

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June 9, 2020

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Tesco will soon use surplus food to power six of its stores as it embarks on an ambitious new renewable energy project. Tesco Ireland has launched a partnership with renewable…

Zalando to make sustainability assessment mandatory for all sellers in landmark move

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Brand & Retail Module Higg SAC sustainability Sustainable Apparel Coalition Zalando

May 29, 2020

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Zalando is set to make sustainability assessments mandatory for brands selling on its platform in a bold new initiative aimed at accelerating sustainability in the fashion industry. In partnership with…

Adidas partners with Allbirds for major sustainability project

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May 28, 2020

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Adidas has partnered with Allbirds to launch a collaborative project which aims to drastically reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the footwear industry. Using innovative manufacturing processes and new renewable materials,…

Asda is trialling a “virtual queuing” initiative as it prepares for social distancing measures to last well after lockdown has ended.

Asda frees up thousands of delivery slots with new electric vehicle fleet

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May 7, 2020

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Asda is dramatically expanding its potential online delivery slots by adding nearly 50 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet. The supermarket announced it will be launching the electric vehicles from…

CeX staff have slammed the retailer’s “crazy” safety measures which will not require any of its second-hand stock to be quarantined.

CeX accused of leaving “scores” of customers without deliveries or refunds

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April 30, 2020

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CeX has been accused of leaving hundreds of customers, including key workers, out of pocket by failing to deliver their online orders. Which? is calling on the second hand electronics…

Abercrombie & Fitch partners with ThredUp to offer vouchers for old clothes

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April 24, 2020

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Abercrombie & Fitch has partnered with fashion resale giant ThredUp encouraging customers to donate their unwanted clothes in exchange for gift certificates. ThredUp users can send their unwanted women’s or…

Contactless, Cash and Coronavirus: Will COVID-19 wipe out cash in the UK?

02/07/2020 11:16 AM

When was the last time you used cash? The most likely answer, according to numerous studies, is not since before the start of the pandemic. In October, months before COVID-19…

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70% of consumers would now shop secondhand as resale market set to hit $64bn by 2025

Amazon launches $2bn ‘Climate Pledge’ investment fund while pledging 100% clean energy by 2030

“Massive step in the right direction” as Sainsbury’s, M&S, Aldi sites set to see 17 new rapid EV charging points installed

Aldi to install 40 bottle deposit reverse vending machines across its stores

Tesco to convert surplus food into renewable energy and power 6 stores

Zalando to make sustainability assessment mandatory for all sellers in landmark move

Adidas partners with Allbirds for major sustainability project

Asda frees up thousands of delivery slots with new electric vehicle fleet

CeX accused of leaving “scores” of customers without deliveries or refunds

Abercrombie & Fitch partners with ThredUp to offer vouchers for old clothes

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