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Delivery Platform Offers Carbon Offsets to Shipping Customers

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In early April 2021, carbon dioxide levels reached a record high of 420 parts per million , according to CO2 Earth , and scientists warn that emissions need to be cut in half by 2030 to avoid the worst aspects of climate change. Shippers that opt in to the program get more than a warm feeling for their money.

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4 Ways Retailers can Connect with Gen Z

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Theyll reach $12 trillion by 2030. Minimal-touch shopping and buying processes and flexible shipping options will keep your Gen Z customers coming back. Retailers have to start understanding Gen Z. Theyre in their late teens to mid-20s and have far more purchasing power than we give them credit for.

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Co-op Taps Walmart Commerce Technologies to Support Online Grocery Growth

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Store Assist is designed to digitize and streamline online order fulfilment workflows by allowing retailers to manage all orders and deliveries in one central location — from in-store pickup to ship-from-store, last -mile delivery orders and even third-party marketplaces.

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Steve Madden and Dolce Vita Integrate Shoe Resale Programs into Their Websites

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Once an item is purchased, the seller will receive a prepaid shipping label to send it to its next owner. The process is designed to reduce the retailers’ environmental footprints and reduce the need to handle the logistics of shipping items to a third-party warehouse.

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Timex Decides It’s Time for a Circular Program for Watches

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Consumers wishing to upcycle their watches will receive a prepaid shipping label, and the brand will inspect, clean and refurbish used watches with a working battery to prepare them for resale. Additionally, Timex is working toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, beginning with a 50% cut by 2030.

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Macy’s Expands Sustainability Efforts After Raising $1.5M During Earth Month

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Macy’s also revealed expansions of sustainability initiatives including: Bolstering the Macy’s Mission Every One social purpose platform through increased used of sustainably sourced raw materials and fibers — such as cotton, synthetic and wood-based materials — in its Macy’s exclusive brands; Joining Better Cotton to support its goal of using 100% (..)

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Farfetch Enlists ThredUP to Power Resale Donation Program

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They can then ship it to ThredUP or have it collected at home for free. Farfetch is committed to becoming “more circular than linear” by 2030 as part of its recently launched 2030 sustainability goals, and growing Farfetch Donate in the U.S. will be integral to meeting this target. will be integral to meeting this target.

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