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Opinion: How retail can transform to reach net zero

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This raises the question: “How can retail get to net zero?”. When looking at the emissions of a retailer, the so-called scope 1 and 2 emissions from shops, offices, and corporate activities such as business travel contribute only a small share to total emissions. Current model is unsustainable. Humans are attracted to novelty.

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How retailers are overcoming the tyranny of distance

Inside Retail

With resources stretched thin, businesses have also been challenged to do more with less. Australia also has its own unique set of challenges that retailers will be familiar with. With retail business leaders increasingly focusing on their supply chain management, here are three ways they can “unbound” their supply chains.

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Why insects could be the future of pet food

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Insect-based pet foods currently make up around 7 per cent of the total market, being worth around US$7 billion in 2021. Many traditional pet foods mix their meat ingredients with grains as part of the manufacturing process – something which cats’ and dogs’ stomachs are not used to breaking down.

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From Kampot to Myer: the journey of Cambodian fashion label Dorsu

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Earlier this year, the brand made a debut inside Myer’s Bourke Street Mall flagship store and became the first Cambodian apparel brand to be stocked by the Aussie retailer. From luxury makers like Dior and Gucci to fast-fashion labels like Zara and H&M, the industry is working towards cleaning up its sustainability credentials.

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Experiencing NYC’s best in retail – Australians tour Glossier, Tiffany’s, Nike

Inside Retail

While that certainly relates to entrepreneurs and celebrities, it definitely applies to retailers and their physical store presence. There is no better audience on which to test an in-store shopping experience than the varied individuals that make up the melting pot of this city. “In

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Tapping into Temu: Why American Gen Zs love the Chinese app

Inside Retail

The 7-month-old marketplace has even begun outpacing China’s national retailers, establishing itself as a major player in the industry – and raising the eyebrows of competitors like Shein with its aggressive customer acquisition tactics. Notably, 75 per cent of vendors on Amazon originate from China.

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Covid fast-tracked e-commerce by five years. Here’s how to catch up

Inside Retail

We’ve seen extraordinary e-commerce growth as a result of the pandemic, and Australian retailers have stepped up to the challenge by innovating at a speed we never realised was possible. per cent of total retail turnover (including grocery, liquor and hospitality). per cent of total retail turnover for the year to October 2020.

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