Sustainability is important for all types of shoppers, but especially for college consumers. Find out how college consumers take sustainability into account while shopping and how it can benefit your store. Most Students Care About Sustainability A survey from Yale University found that 52% of college students are very or extremely concerned about the impacts … Continue reading →

Sustainability is growing in popularity among consumers and business alike. 73% of CXOs across the retail industry have increased investments into sustainability measures since 2022. On top of this, a growing number of consumers look for brands that emphasize sustainability in some way. Keep reading to learn trends surrounding sustainability for retail stores. Changing Consumer … Continue reading →

Douglas Stewart is fortunate to work with many sustainable brands who aim to lessen the environmental impact the retail industry has on our planet. We are pleased to introduce you to a few of our brand partners who implement sustainable practices into their business models. Paleblue Paleblue makes reusable batteries in various sizes that last … Continue reading →

A great first step to take into the realm of retail sustainability is to create a sustainable business model for your store. But what exactly is a sustainable business model? A sustainable business model is one that “prioritizes sustainability, assesses and addresses environmental impacts, and Is transparent and thorough in its reporting.” Basically, a sustainable … Continue reading →

You’ve likely heard someone talking about sustainability, read about it in an article, or even seen it on the news. Sustainability, as an over-arching concept, has been a hot topic lately for people of all ages and walks of life – ESPECIALLY consumers and brands. Keep reading to learn how sustainability is an important aspect … Continue reading →