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Actual, which renders company ESG data in a SimCity-like platform, raises $5M seed

TechCrunch

Trying to deal with the huge amount of data associated with how companies are going to transition to a “net zero” economy is an uphill task. It also says it has companies like Allbirds, Giga and VF Corp (a global apparel and footwear co.), The interface of numbers would tax even the geekiest of CEOs.

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5 Convincing Benefits of Sustainable Business Practices

Strategy Driven

By definition, sustainability comprises three significant implications; environmental, social, and economic. Enhanced corporate social responsibility. The cruciality of corporate social responsibility cannot be stressed enough in today’s world. Nonetheless, it is not only limited to environmental changes that are taking place.

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Is retail ready for a restart in the post-pandemic world?

Capgemini

I have been engaged in the retail industry for 16 years, and I think it has been hit the hardest: millions of jobs lost, an estimated $430 billion downturn in retail revenue according to NRF estimates , 58% reduction in foot traffic across retail industries, and a more than 37% drop in online sales for apparel and footwear.

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The Retail Renaissance

Capgemini

Meanwhile, a more purposeful, conscious consumer was emerging, more mindful of their consumption, and more aware of the social purpose of their favored retail brands. In the present, because of social distancing and hygiene concerns, but in the longer term because of the commoditization of the buying experience online.

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How is UX Design Impacting Retail?

BrainStation Technology

Conscientious shoe brand TOMS used virtual reality to similarly help customers to understand the brand’s social impact. Consider the recreational apparel company Outdoor Voices, which has stores and pop-ups in cities around the U.S., none of which feel alike, instead reflecting their local environments.

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How is UX Design Impacting Retail?

BrainStation Technology

Conscientious shoe brand TOMS used virtual reality to similarly help customers to understand the brand’s social impact. Consider the recreational apparel company Outdoor Voices, which has stores and pop-ups in cities around the U.S., none of which feel alike, instead reflecting their local environments.

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Daily Crunch: AWS now accepting applications for its new 10-week generative AI accelerator

TechCrunch

Well that covers things : Jagmeet reports that Lightspeed backs Indian startup Zyod aiming to make apparel manufacturing more efficient. Cool cool cool : Magnets and water net Magnotherm a $6.9 First, Ivan writes that Australia bans TikTok on official devices ; then the social media giant is hit with a $15.7 chip export curbs.