The Swedish retailer now lets customers know where nearly every garment it sells is made. Is that enough?
Tag: Shopping and Retail
What Do Gen Z Shoppers Want? A Cute, Cheap Outfit That Looks Great on Instagram
Three young women shoppers in three countries talk about what they buy, where they buy it and why.
Less Plastic With ‘Bags for Life’? Try Again, Campaign Groups Say
A surge in sales of thicker reusable plastic bags in British supermarkets is worsening their “plastic footprint,” a report says.
Hong Kong Police Shoot Protester Amid Clashes
Demonstrators disrupted the transit system, part of a broader call for action after the death of a student and the arrest of six pro-democracy lawmakers.
Australian Booksellers Block Sales of Ronan Farrow’s Book
“Catch and Kill” was pulled from two of Australia’s biggest online book retailers amid legal threats from the former National Enquirer editor who features prominently in the book.
Store’s Bid to Shame Customers Over Plastic Bags Backfires
A Vancouver store introduced plastic bags with embarrassing messages to persuade customers to bring reusable alternatives. The bags became a surprise hit on social media instead.
France to End Disposal of $900 Million in Unsold Goods Each Year
The government plans to outlaw the destruction of brand-new consumer products, a practice that companies use to stop goods from being stolen or sold at steep discounts.
Ted Baker Chief, Ray Kelvin, Resigns Amid Harassment Claims
The retail tycoon had been accused of trying to massage people in the office, touching people inappropriately and asking employees for sex.
You Know Your Diamond’s Cut and Carat. But Does It Have Ethical Origins?
Most buyers have no clue where their gems come from, and whether they are “blood diamonds.” Now, jewelers like Tiffany, hoping to attract millennials, are opening up their supply chains.
Amazon Sees in Brazil Continent-Size Profits and Problems
The retail behemoth is laying the groundwork to penetrate Brazil’s huge consumer market, analysts say. Success won’t come easy.