Arguably the single most important issue for retailers today is the environment. Once considered a niche playing field, green retailing has moved from "nice to have" to "must have" as both customer and regulatory demands tighten for the industry. And some of the biggest players are leading the charge to more environmentally aware practices.
With the likes of Tesco, Coop as well as Sainsbury, Home Depot, Marks & Spencer, Starbucks, Zara and Wal-Mart leading the way, not having a distinct environmental plan built into retail strategies has become the exception, where only a few years ago it was the rule. What to expect then in 2020? Premium payments for enviro-friendly products, more low-energy production and the creation of new—higher—standards for ethical trading.
green is no longer an option... it's at the heart of providing true value for your customers
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