🌸 Sustainability in Floriculture Gets an Economic Boost

🗃️ What’s Shaping the Shelves?

De Beers and Stuller have teamed up to introduce DiamondProof, a new platform to track the authenticity of natural diamonds. As lab-grown stones gain popularity, retailers are under pressure to verify what they’re selling. This initiative aims to preserve trust in the natural diamond market while offering transparency for consumers. Read more.

🧙 Retail Masterclass

In a conversation on The Retail Doctor podcast, Carol Leaman, CEO of Axonify, shares how retail staff burnout is affecting store performance—and what can be done about it. From microlearning to smarter scheduling, Leaman breaks down how better training and support can help teams stay energized and engaged.

💡 An Everyday Market Hack

Use QR codes on your price tags that link to short videos or key details about how a product was made, styled, or used. This can influence purchase decisions and deepen the emotional connection between the customer and your product.

🧐 Shopper Insights

IKEA U.S. has reaffirmed its support for the Equality Act, which seeks to extend federal nondiscrimination protections to LGBTQ+ individuals in areas like employment and housing. The company has supported this legislation since 2017 and emphasizes its long-standing commitment to equality and inclusion for all employees.

Retail Innovation

🏷️ Featured Brand - Unlimeat

Plant-based brand Unlimeat is growing its U.S. footprint by launching Korean BBQ alternatives in Kroger supermarkets. The expansion taps into rising interest in international flavors and meat-free diets, especially among flexitarian shoppers.

🌱 Eco Trends

Sustainable flower farming is becoming more than a trend. Growers worldwide, especially in countries like Australia and the Netherlands, are focusing on eco-friendly methods that also make financial sense—like reducing energy use and reusing water. The approach is helping floriculture meet market demands without compromising profits.

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