Safety Archives - WSL Strategic Retail

Are You Honest Enough for Shoppers? 5 Steps to Get There

November 24, 2023September 22, 2021 by WslAdmin

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We asked shoppers to speak their truths about what they buy, how and why, and learned this: They expect the companies they purchase from to take responsibility for social change and to authentically PROVE it. In short, companies must “show” they are more sustainable, fair and community-focused – across all the media their customers use. Here ... Read more

Walking the Talk of Inclusion

February 7, 2023May 7, 2021 by WslAdmin

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Shoppers want to feel welcomed everywhere, and retail is not excluded. More consumers support brands that promote equality – and the louder, the better. WSL’s experts share their firsthand examples of brands and retailers doing just that, including Unilever, M.A.C and Trader Joe’s. Shoppers are Equality Activists. How is Retail Reacting? Those retailers and brands ... Read more

Beauty Breaks Barriers in Health, Safety and Innovation

February 7, 2023March 4, 2021 by WslAdmin

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Shoppers have been inspiring remarkable retail innovations across categories, but in few areas are the results as noteworthy as in beauty’s healthy, safety and digitally progressive experiences. WSL’s Virtual Retail Safari® Open Call Event, scheduled for March 11, captures the most visionary and shopper-inspired examples. Healthy Beauty is an Exercise in Getting it Right For years, ... Read more