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Boots’ paper bag pledge shows path to going plastic-free is strewn with pitfalls

Boots recently announced it would phase out plastic bags from its stores by 2020, replacing them with brown paper bags.…
Is the end near for disposable wipes?

Holland & Barrett (H&B) has taken the initiative to remove wet wipes from all its store shelves in a bid…
Unilever CEO accuses brands of infecting the advertising industry with woke-washing

Unilever CEO Alan Jope has called out brands for communicating false purpose, or "woke-washing", which he described as "infecting" the…
Tatcha acquisition shows Unilever’s dedication to beauty is more than skin deep

British-Dutch consumer giant Unilever has signed an agreement to buy Japanese skincare company Tatcha, for an undisclosed sum. Tatcha will…
Coles’ savings plan scratches the surface of how technology can help grocery retailers

Leading Australian grocery chain Coles revealed its intention to cut A$1 billion in costs through more deliberate use of technology.…

Nestle Japan to push ahead with offering “savoury” shaved ice

Shaved ice is a hot weather treat in many countries, typically flavoured with sweet condiments or syrup. Japanese shaved ice…
Does Japan’s latest taste sensation ‘tingly numbing’ have staying power?

Japan is a country known for its fashionable flavours that often come in quick succession, but one taste sensation in…
Rise of private label has redefined “value for money” as high quality, not low price

“Value for money” has often been a phrase casually associated with cut-price and discount stores. However, GlobalData’s 2018 Q3 Global…
Cannabis heavyweight Canopy Growth moves into skincare market

On 22 May 2019, cannabis industry heavyweight Canopy Growth purchased UK skincare company This Works for £43m ($57.3m), in an…
Fight or flight for tracking technology

According to the GlobalData 2018 Q4 Consumer Survey, evolving tracking technology such as automated home appliances and the internet of…

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