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Growth Opportunities Driven by Sustainable Retail
Evolving Sustainable Retail Practices are Driving Growth
14-Feb-2025
Global
Megatrends
PFQ9-01-00-00-00
CI_2025_1305
$4,950.00
Special Price $4,455.00 save 10 %
This study focuses on sustainability practices in the retail sector. It examines the integration of sustainability practices in retail, encompassing supply chain management, eco-friendly product offerings, and the adoption of business models such as circular economy, zero-waste retail stores, and subscription-based retail.
Important drivers include governance and transparency, social responsibility, circular economy practices, and ethical consumerism. The key trends in sustainable retail include carbon-neutral or negative retailers, ethical fast fashion alternatives, and local and community-oriented retail. Drawing on industry case studies and trends, this study identifies barriers to sustainable retail adoption, such as costs, knowledge, and scalability. It reveals new opportunities for innovation; for example, adopting new green technologies, creating partnerships, and utilizing data to reduce waste.
The key findings emphasize the critical role of sustainability in enhancing brand value and contributing to global environmental goals. They highlight the growing importance of consumer demand for transparency, government and policy support, sustainable packaging, and the integration of sustainability into business models. Finally, the study is intended as a guide to help retailers properly position themselves in the sustainability-driven market, enabling more resilient retail ecosystems.
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
Our Megatrend Universe—Overview
Our Megatrend Universe—Sustainable Retail
Key Findings
Growth Opportunities Critical to Future Success
Sustainable Retail
Key Trends in Sustainable Retail
Carbon-neutral or Negative Retailers
Ethical Fast Fashion Alternatives
Local and Community-oriented Retail
Retail Circular Economy
Zero-waste Retail Stores
Zero-waste Retail Stores (continued)
Subscription-based Retail
Companies to Action—Retail Circular Economy
Companies to Action—Zero-waste Retail Stores
Companies to Action—Subscription-based Retail
EU Tax Incentives for Sustainable Investments
Incentives for Sustainable Investments
Trend Attractiveness Analysis
Trend Opportunity Impact and Certainty Analysis
Trend Opportunity Impact and Certainty Analysis (continued)
Trend Opportunity Disruption Index
Trend Disruption Attractiveness Score
Trend Opportunity Growth Index
Growth Attractiveness Score
BEETS Implications for Sustainable Retail
Growth Opportunity 1: Sustainability Scoring and Consumer Transparency Apps
Growth Opportunity 1: Sustainability Scoring and Consumer Transparency Apps (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Energy-efficient Delivery Networks
Growth Opportunity 2: Energy-efficient Delivery Networks (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: Biodegradable and Reusable Packaging
Growth Opportunity 3: Biodegradable and Reusable Packaging (continued)
Critical Success Factors for Growth
Conclusion
Our Megatrend Universe
Our Megatrend Universe (continued)
Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
Next Steps
List of Exhibits
Legal Disclaimer
List of Figures
- Sustainable Retail: Trend Analysis, Global, 2023–2032
- Sustainable Retail: Trend Impact versus Certainty, Global, 2023–2032
- Sustainable Retail: Disruption Attractiveness Score, Global, 2023–2032
- Sustainable Retail: Growth Attractiveness Score, Global, 2023–2032
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| Deliverable Type | Megatrends |
|---|---|
| Author | Sukriti Mahna |
| Industries | Cross Industries |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Keyword 1 | Sustainable retail trends |
| Keyword 2 | Eco-friendly product growth |
| Keyword 3 | Digital transformation in retail |
| List of Charts and Figures | Sustainable Retail: Trend Analysis, Global, 2023–2032~ Sustainable Retail: Trend Impact versus Certainty, Global, 2023–2032~ Sustainable Retail: Disruption Attractiveness Score, Global, 2023–2032~ Sustainable Retail: Growth Attractiveness Score, Global, 2023–2032~ |
| Podcast | No |
| WIP Number | PFQ9-01-00-00-00 |