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Pimkie’s site documents changing color trends on city streets | VIDEO

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

Just as sites such as Brayola have used the crowds to help women find recommendations for bras, now a new site is providing hints at the most popular color choices in three European cities. The Pimkie Color Forecast analyzes webcam … Continue reading →

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Leadership and Innovation in Retail Sustainability: a Research

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

“As one of the leading industries to embrace sustainability, it is becoming a core consideration for the retail industry,” said Adam Siegel, RILA vice president of sustainability and retail operations. “Retailers are working to incorporate sustainability into their strategy, operations, … Continue reading →

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U.S.A Supermarket Food Trends for 2012

Posted on January 27, 2012 by
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Americans love their foods – in supermarkets, on television, at restaurants and now even on their mobile phones.  But there is little doubt that in the coming years, we will continue to see food prices rise based on environmental conditions … Continue reading →

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The Future of Retail: trends to be aware of

Posted on January 20, 2012 by
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The following is an anstract from a great article “The Future of Retail” by IDEO‘s Dana Cho and Beau Trincia published on “The Rotman Magazine”, Jan.2012. Full version available here. Enjoy and comments are welcomed! “TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES have hit traditional … Continue reading →

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How fast is the Chinese market changing?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by
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According to a recent McKinsey’s survey about Chinese consumers, Chinese have taken to consumerism with ease, embracing thousands of new products, services, and brands. Three findings stood out. Even in the face of rising inflation, Chinese consumers are more confident this year … Continue reading →

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Will Sustainability be mainstream by 2020? New Report says yes.

Posted on October 28, 2011 by
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Household brands and retailers will play a key role in supporting sustainable lifestyles, helping them become mainstream by 2020, according to a new study. Sainsbury’s and Unilever launched the Consumer Futures 2020 research in partnership with Forum for the Future, … Continue reading →

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Where are Retail’s Hottest Emerging Markets?

Posted on June 15, 2011 by
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Wondering whether to open your new fashion store in China or in Brazil but you don’t have any clue? The annual A.T. Kerney’s Retail Index  provides you with a detailed list of the most emerging countries for apparel retail. The … Continue reading →

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Retail, web 2.0 and sustainability:an analysis

Posted on April 21, 2011 by
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A recent Zumer and Sustainable Life Media research is helping medium to small size retailers to better understand what is the connection among sustainability, consumers and web 2.0 tools. The survey analizes the behaviour of 50 of the biggest companies leader in sustainability, … Continue reading →

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Vinitaly opens its doors with interesting data

Posted on April 8, 2011 by
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Vinitaly focus on export and on the Italian market decline. How to seize the new opportunities coming from abroad, particularly from Asian markets, and how to support the internal Italian market are the two main themes of the 2011 Vinitaly, … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Coffee: what is it and is it really profitable?

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

Sustainability in the Retail & Ho.Re.Ca Business, what our ECOFFEE project is about, is based on a main concept: communication to consumers and customers must be clear and simple to make them better understand what are the added values of buying/consuming sustainable products. For instance, let’s talk … Continue reading →

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