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Fascinating exploration of the environmental impacts online shopping has. The New York Times takes an in-depth look of the true cost of our convenience and how we should look at the impacts our choices make. What other convenient modern-day services do we overlook? https://lnkd.in/gvFYVsds #onlineshopping #environment #greenhousegasses

Here we are at what seems to be the very start of the Summer Holidays and yet we all know that the clock is already ticking for parents to get their kids sorted for the new term in September! With 4 weeks to go the pressure will be on to ensure the clothes, bags, pencil cases, books, technology et all have been purchased and crucially, within an acceptable budget. We conducted some research with a panel of parents of "soon to be back to school" kids so we could shine a light on what their strategy and priorities would be for 2023. If you are looking to maximise your returns during this period, take a look at the insights here:

8 in 10 small businesses say the holiday season is critical to their overall profit — but don’t get your tinsel in a tangle if you don’t have a game plan just yet. The Heartland Holiday Hub is here to help, with ideas for personalized, one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, a more engaged seasonal staff and so much more. Dive in now: https://bit.ly/3t7Ugvw

Future of Shopping: Redefine your shopping experience with a touch of innovation, all at your fingertips.

Gen Z gave us some surprises! Highlights how important it is to do research both within and outside the retail environment, two different modes of cognition - the consumer and the shopper brain, the attitude and the behaviour. If you want to discover how Gen Z shops your category, send me a DM . https://lnkd.in/gcaupxdC

📚 Get ready for the holiday season with our Holiday Happiness Handbook! 🎁 Discover practical strategies to boost your retail operations, create amazing customer experiences, and support your team during this bustling time. The 2023 Holiday Happiness Handbook https://hubs.ly/Q02bdMjG0 #HolidayHappinessHandbook #RetailSuccess #HolidaySeasonTips

"There are many reasons to buy less stuff. So what do we do? Where does personal versus corporate responsibility come into play? Why do we want to buy what we want to buy in the first place? Our latest package of 5 new stories explores these questions and provides different approaches to how we think about shopping."

🛍 The Future of Shopping: To tackle climate change, we as a society need to drastically change the way we live and operate. This study conducted workshops on low-carbon lifestyles and found strong public support for many lifestyle strategies and futures: https://lnkd.in/gZRpMG3Y Here's a snapshot of their findings about the future of shopping:

Taking lead from Mackenzie Zoppi and asking my network this important question... As the holiday season approaches and your inbox and mailbox are flooded with enticing products and sales. I would love to know...   - What guiding principles do you prioritize when making more sustainable shopping choices for you and your loved ones? - How do you practice conscious consumerism in your daily life? And does this post prompt you to consider these things, when perhaps you haven't in the past?

What, why and how do you 'add to cart'? Our latest research report unpacks how our values, behaviours and preferences influence our spending and shopping. The path to purchase isn't linear anymor eand I'm excited to share the findings, along with some really cool ways our partners can leverage these insights. HMU to book a presentation - lvakaahi@theurbanlist.com