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Fashion and the Circular Economy with ex-Top Shop Zoe Rowswell

eCommerce MasterPlan · with Zoe Rowswell · 34 min

Summary

This episode with ex-Top Shop director Zoe Rowswell offers e-commerce operators a deep dive into the circular economy in fashion. Learn how to implement sustainable practices, from packaging to product design, to reduce waste, cut costs, and appeal to the growing market of eco-conscious consumers. It's a must-listen for future-proofing your fashion e-commerce business.

Key takeaways

Themes

brand strategycircular economysupply chain managementsustainable e-commerce

Topics covered

consumer demand for sustainable productsethical sourcingfashion manufacturing outsourcingfuture of e-commerceproduct design for sustainabilitysupply chain transparencysustainable packagingwaste reduction in fashion

Episode description

Zoe Rowswell is the co-founder of Tern Eco, and has some amazing Fashion eCommerce credentials. Zoe was Director of eCommerce for Urban Outfitters, Global Director of eCommerce and Omnichannel at Jimmy Choo, AND rose from assistant merchandiser to Head of Online Trading during 14 years at TopShop.In this episode we discuss:The benefits of the circular economy Transitioning to sustainable packaging Improving product design whilst saving money and reducing wasteThe economic and ecological downsides of outsourcing The future of eCommerceLearn more about Bloomreach >>> ecmp.info/bloomreach ..This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/ --- Download our ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your Profits Get all the links and resources we mention and join our email list at https://ecmp.info Love the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode QandA on Spotify. Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about brand strategy?
Implement sustainable packaging strategies by carefully sourcing and communicating their benefits to customers.
What does this episode say about circular economy?
Redesign products with longevity, repairability, and recyclability in mind to reduce waste and potentially cut costs.
What does this episode say about supply chain management?
Evaluate outsourcing practices for their economic and ecological impact, considering reshoring or near-shoring to improve supply chain transparency and reduce environmental footprint.
What does this episode say about sustainable e-commerce?
Embrace circular economy principles to meet increasing consumer demand for ethical products, which can also unlock new revenue streams.

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