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In a novel sustainability initiative, DHL Express has teamed up with Eric Wong, a renowned Hong Kong-based fashion designer, to create the DHL x Absurd Laboratory BFFS Upcycled Collection. This unique line of accessories is fashioned from old courier uniforms…
Finish, a well-known dishwasher detergent brand, recently unveiled its new, kerbside recyclable, paper-based packaging for its dishwashing tablet products. The innovative move is set to eliminate an estimated 48 tonnes of plastic from Finish’s annual…
Icebreaker, a renowned outdoor apparel brand originating from New Zealand, recently established its first retail outlet in Southeast Asia. The new store, located in Central Park, Bangkok, was launched in collaboration with the Thai Outdoor Group (TOG). Making…
Korean Air has joined the ranks of customers for the world’s only newly designed large freighter, the A350F, by modifying seven of its current A350-1000 passenger aircraft orders to the freighter model. Endorsement from a Major Cargo Operator Korean Air is a…
The tides of retail in Asia are shifting as brands become increasingly aware of the impact of sustainability on consumer behavior. With a growing number of shoppers favoring eco-friendly products, businesses are adapting their strategies to meet these new…
Led by transformation in sales channels and customer demand, consumer trends for 2019 will center on subscription e-commerce, faster delivery, and eco-packaging, according to market experts. Subscription e-commerce, a field of business that involves curating…
South Korea is to ban big-time supermarkets and retailers nationwide from selling single-use plastic bags in an attempt to conserve natural resources and reduce recyclable waste. The ban will come into effect on Tuesday as part of a revised law on conserving…
The ban on the use of plastic bags in Western Australia has started as of January 1, 2019, with retailers no longer be able to provide customers with lightweight plastic bags when shopping in their stores. Retailers who fail to comply with the new laws will…
Pocket Greens has introduced Singapore’s first-ever travelling farm, stopping at three locations for three months each – Bougainvillea Park, Raffles Place Park and Dhoby Ghaut Green. The urban farming consultancy says people do not need to own a plot of land…
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