Corporate Responsibility Programs

As noted in the opening message of today's Total Retail Report, the news roundup will feature all positive stories related to how retailers and brands are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that it's necessary to spotlight the positive stories of how retailers and brands are stepping up to help their employees, customers and…

In this video, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Adam Saraceno, chief marketing officer at Peak Design, a retailer of high-quality travel and photography bags and photography equipment. Saraceno discusses how Peak Design is adapting to the economic downturn brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak, the brand's communication strategy with customers in a time of crisis, and how…

Total Retail is continuing its daily coverage of how the retail sector is responding to the COVID-19 crisis. As retailers try to figure out how to navigate these uncertain times, it's beneficial to look at the ways others in our community are responding. Below are examples of how retailers are reacting during this time, including…

In episode 240 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Lexy Onofrio, vice president, brand marketing strategy and creative at Lane Bryant, a leading retailer of plus-sized clothing for women. Listen in as Onofrio discusses the brand's history and audience, as well as how Lane Bryant is improving its customers' in-store shopping experiences through…

In an effort to help French health authorities fight the spread of COVID-19, LVMH, the parent company of luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Guerlain, Dior and Givenchy, announced that it will repurpose three of its cosmetics factories in France to manufacture hand sanitizing gel. The company plans to produce as much as 12,000 tonnes a…

Facebook announced a $100 million program to help small businesses as governments throughout the country urge local gyms and restaurants to close their doors to slow the spread of COVID-19. In a blog post announcing the grants, Facebook said, “We know that your business may be experiencing disruptions resulting from the global outbreak of COVID-19. We’ve heard…

In this week’s Retail Right Now, Total Retail's Kristina Stidham and Ashley Chiaradio discuss the top trends to emerge from the 2020 National Retail Federation Big Show in New York City. Here are three trends we heard frequently over the three-day event: the need for retailers to implement diversity and inclusion initiatives; an increased focus…

Consumers aren’t just looking for discounts this holiday season; they're also looking for retailers to design their products and their business around responsible initiatives. Such are the findings of Accenture’s 13th Annual Holiday Survey, which notes that half of consumers would rather sacrifice expediency than cause harm to the environment. These consumers would pick up…

In this episode of Retail Right Now, Total Retail's Kristina Stidham and Ashley Chiaradio discuss Shoptalk’s announcement that its 2020 conference will feature an all-women speaker lineup for both track sessions and main stage keynotes. This is a groundbreaking move that's the first of its kind for a retail event, as conferences traditionally struggle to…

Zappos has created a new platform for customers who are looking for purpose-driven products, the shoe and clothing retailer announced in a press release Tuesday. The platform, Goods for Good, is a curated experience that features items from over 150 brands, all of which promote meaningful causes, and categorizes the products in five categories: recycled, organic, sustainably…