Conversations about sustainability are no longer enough. As it becomes all but certain that global heating will increase beyond the 1.5°C of the Paris Agreement, the effects of climate change are already a reality for many communities worldwide. People are not only sensing the urgency of the matter but are re...

In the face of climate change and eco-anxiety, people are becoming more conscious of where and how they shop. As sustainable shopping behaviours become embedded in culture and as people seek guidance and support from brands, Selfridges Project Earth is helping to build a more planet-positive future.

ASOS has signed a three-year partnership with an ad-tech firm to better personalize its advertising and take a more focused approach to reaching customers. Amid dwindling consumer attention online and shifting conversations about loyalty, the personal touch could be key to generating clicks.

The cost of living crisis poses a serious threat to consumers’ sustainable shopping ambitions. With money tight, going the extra mile for eco purchasing is harder than ever, and the perception that green equals more expensive is having a direct effect on the spending of shoppers looking to save. But the desire to shop eco remains, and it means people are getting creative in how they buy and use products sustainably – they want brands to help them in their mission.

Outlet centres in the UK recorded increased sales over the 2022 festive season as price-conscious shoppers took advantage of additional discounts. Despite the cost of living crisis, people are still willing to spend – but they want wallet-friendly prices to justify their purchase decisions.