But it’s not all champagne celebrations for these small brands (well, maybe a glass or two) as scaling up in a year like this one – when manufacturers are under pressure, warehousing space is scarce and transport is more difficult than ever – is complicated to say the least. “Depending […]
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The ethical and sustainable B Corp brands you need to know about
From fashion and beauty to food and drink, these are the sustainable swaps to make (iStock/The Independent) If you’re looking to make your lifestyle more planet-friendly, there can be a huge amount to consider. Does the brand pay a fair wage? Are its supply chains as sustainable or as transparent […]
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Do no harm: 5 ways brands can harness ethical consumerism through design
Ethical consumerism is a wave that all FMCG and retail brands need to be on in 2020, and riding it makes a lot of business sense. In 2018, Unilever found that their brands with greater sustainability credentials grew 69% faster than those without. This made up 75% of the company’s […]
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New Direct-to-Consumer Furniture Brands to Shop Right Now
Furniture shopping, for me, is a sport. It takes constant comparison of design, price, and dimensions that can be physically and emotionally exhausting. It’s fun, well, at least it’s fun when you know where to start. While I can’t help you pick the perfect pieces out (sorry), what I can […]
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These Are The Best Brands For A Killer Pair Of Boots (According To Esquire Editors)
Photo credit: Mr Porter, Danner, Dr. Martens From Esquire You want the best. And heck, you deserve the best. But there’s a lot of choice out there, and sometimes the best is hard to find. Fortunately, we know where to find it. Every week, the Esquire editors reveal their favourite […]
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Bug or feature? New Tesla Superchargers charge other brands’ EVs for free
Over the weekend, news surfaced that some Tesla Supercharger locations let non-Tesla drivers charge their electric vehicles (EVs), for free. Reports over at Electrek and Autoblog say that it’s a bug, on the other hand, CleanTechnica’s analysis of the situation suggests that it might be a hint at things to […]
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The 10 most popular activewear brands of 2020
The 10 most popular activewear brands of 2020 — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. If there’s one good thing to come out of 2020 so far, it’s that activewear has become an acceptable everyday uniform. Work meeting? […]
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The NHTSA’s autonomous vehicle test tracker won’t be useful until more brands submit better data
Back in June, the National Highways and Transport Safety Authority (NHTSA) in the US announced that it would be launching a new online tool which lets anyone log-on and get information about autonomous vehicle tests. AV TEST launched earlier this week, and well, it’s interesting to browse for a few […]
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Meet Nike (M), the Fitness Brand’s First-Ever Maternity Apparel Line
It’s a big day for the Swoosh. Today, Nike announced the launch of its first-ever maternity athletic apparel line: Nike (M). According to the fitness brand, this much-needed (like, seriously, it’s about time) project was three years in the making. The moms and moms-to-be of the Nike design team spent […]
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Lenzing’s Birgit Schnetzlinger on How Brands Can Become Truly Sustainable
The rate of change has never been greater — or faster — for the footwear industry, with new challenges popping up every day in nearly all corners of the business, from navigating cash crunches and supply chain issues to understanding the latest technological advances. In its “Ask An Expert” series, […]
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8 brands you didn’t know Walmart owned
8 brands you didn’t know Walmart owned — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Walmart owns over 11,000 stores and is one of the biggest retailers in the world. Thinking about Walmart as a single chain is almost […]
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Fast fashion retailer accused of ‘stealing’ independent brand’s design
Fast fashion retailer Shein has been accused of stealing a garment pattern from an independent designer. On Saturday, Emma Warren, the founder and designer behind eponymous fashion brand Emma Warren Design, shared a post on her Instagram account that featured two side-by-side photos. The first image showed a screenshot taken […]
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3DLook Partners With Tailored Brands
After teasing an agreement with “a major multibillion dollar retailer” for weeks, body measurement company 3DLook is ready to make the partnership known. In an exclusive conversation with WWD, the tech company revealed that it has been working with Tailored Brands, parent company of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank […]
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All the Brands and Retailers Helping to Get Out the Vote in November
By all accounts, the November elections are shaping up to be one for the record books. Not only will it include the first women of color as the Vice Presidential candidate for a major party, but the country also will be voting during a pandemic — a situation that is […]
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Shop These 10 BIPOC-Owned Jewelry Brands for Your Next Statement Piece
Photo Illustration by Scouted/The Daily Beast/Vendors The COVID-19 pandemic has got us cooped up indoors, joining Zoom meetings with our cameras off, sweatpants on, and a messy bun to top it off. Now, with work from home policies likely staying in effect for many of us until next year, that […]