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December 6, 2007


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Retailers Downplay Green Programs During Holiday Rush

This holiday season, many retailers are keeping their green initiatives under wraps in an effort to avoid alienating skittish shoppers. Read more...



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Daimler's Smart Brand Targets U.S. Hybrid Buyers
Daimler is looking to move in on Toyota's American consumer base of rich, well-educated hybrid enthusiasts. Despite advance orders nearing 90% of production capacity, the company is continuing to pitch its Smart brand of fuel-efficient cars to U.S. buyers. Read more...

Print Catalogs Making a Comeback?
Despite production expenses and postage hikes, retailers are returning to the print catalog as a means of boosting online sales. Read more...

12% of U.S. Consumers Will Pay More for Green Electronics
Twelve percent of U.S. adults say they are willing to pay extra for consumer electronics that use less energy or come from a company that is perceived as green, according to a new survey by Forrester Research. Read more...

Report: Luxury Brands Failing on Environmental Record
Top luxury brands including L’Oréal, Hermès, Tods, Tiffany, and Swatch have failed to make the grade on environmental responsibility, according to a new report from the World Wildlife Fund. Read more...


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