Sustainability

Fast Fashion Brands Pivot to Repair Amid Sustainability Pressures
Fast Fashion Brands Pivot to Repair Amid Sustainability Pressures
August 01, 2023  |  Retail

Facing pressure to improve their environmental record, clothing makers want to repair customers’ worn garments. It’s a trend PYMNTS has been following since last year and the...

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Walmart Debuts ‘Sequel’ to Refurbished Merchandise Program
Walmart Debuts ‘Sequel’ to Refurbished Merchandise Program
July 31, 2023  |  Retail

Walmart has unveiled an updated version of its refurbished product program, aimed at both consumers and sellers. Announced Monday (July 31), Walmart Restored Premium follows last year’s...

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Japan Airlines Trials Clothing Rental Service to Promote Sustainable Tourism
Japan Airlines Trials Clothing Rental Service to Promote Sustainable Tourism
July 05, 2023  |  Travel Payments

International travelers heading to Japan are being offered a convenient — and sustainable — way to dress for their visit. On Wednesday (July 5), Japan Airlines (JAL) announced the...

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Sephora, H&M Sustainability Programs Bet on In-Store Traffic and Sales 
Sephora, H&M Sustainability Programs Bet on In-Store Traffic and Sales 
April 26, 2023  |  Retail

While Sephora and H&M are just two of the biggest names in the retail industry, they’re also at the forefront of sustainability initiatives which are...

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Citi Expands Time Deposit Solution Designed Around Sustainability and ESG
Citi Expands Time Deposit Solution Designed Around Sustainability and ESG
April 05, 2023  |  Banking

Citi has expanded its Sustainable Time Deposit solution to institutional clients in the United States. This program, which was launched in five jurisdictions in Europe,...

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Walmart Courts Sustainability Conscious Shoppers With Clean Beauty
Walmart Courts Sustainability Conscious Shoppers With Clean Beauty
March 16, 2023  |  Retail

Walmart has launched Clean Beauty, an online shop featuring products aimed at environmentally conscious shoppers. The retail giant announced the rollout Thursday (March 15), noting...

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Klarna and Clarity AI Promote Sustainability Achievements by Electronics Brands
Klarna and Clarity AI Promote Sustainability Achievements by Electronics Brands
March 16, 2023  |  Retail

Klarna and Clarity AI have teamed up to provide environmental impact information to consumers who have purchased electronics. Clarity AI’s global sustainability tech platform and Klarna’s...

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Matterwave Raises $79 Million for EU Sustainability Projects
Matterwave Raises $79 Million for EU Sustainability Projects
March 07, 2023  |  Investments

Venture capital firm Matterwave has launched a $79 million fund aimed at European sustainability projects. The fund, announced in a Tuesday (March 7) news release,...

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Pandora Uses Recycled Gold to Ease Borrowing Costs and Dazzle Customers
Pandora Uses Recycled Gold to Ease Borrowing Costs and Dazzle Customers
March 03, 2023  |  Retail

Danish jewelry brand Pandora is reportedly using recycled gold as a way to appeal to eco-minded creditors and customers via an unprecedented sustainability-linked bond that...

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