JoJo Maman Bebe founder, Laura Tenison MBE, will be joining the stage for a keynote on building an ethical business, while a range of topics from the latest retail trends to the B Corps movement and sustainable packaging development will also be discussed.
Suzanne Ellingham, director of sourcing, Source Home & Gift said: “Whenever we talk about sustainable and responsible sourcing, the biggest thing that comes out of those conversations is everyone wants to know what ‘good’ really looks like, and how they can achieve it.
“At a time when sustainability can mean almost anything, and there are no measurements, no definitions, no common language, many businesses are simply doing their best, but there is a community that wants to learn from each other.
“The Responsible Retail Stage is packed full of innovators and business leaders who are on that journey and willing to not just share their successes, but also share where things didn’t quite go to plan and use that insight to move their own journey forward faster. If we can give people even one great idea or actionable point to take back to their business, then we will all be delighted.”
Beginning on Sunday 5 February, Terrie Isaac and Gwyneth Hollands of BDA London will be looking at The evolution of trends across consumer behaviour. Next, Jack Stratten, head of trends at Insider Trends presents Ethical interiors start with responsible sourcing.
Packaging solutions business Wrapology and jewellery brand Enibas will discuss Shop in a box: Use less packaging, make more impact. And the conversation continues with a session of Climate crisis action: meeting sustainable packaging standards, with WRAP.
Monday opens with BDA London’s second trend presentation – Protopia: Key home directions for 2024. Then Josh Valman, ceo of RPD International will host ULTIMATE efficiency: Manufacturing design and purchasing practices.
The stage then welcomes Laura Tenison MBE (pictured centre), founder of JoJo Maman Bebe, for her keynote on ReCommerce revolution: The second-hand industry comes of age. Then Tom Barton, co-founder and director of food, quality and sustainability at Honest Burgers (pictured right) presents Going for green: A sustainable – and profitable – retail supply chain.
On Tuesday morning, James George, strategic advisor at Pyrexa Global will be joined by Helena Mansell-Stopher from Products of Change, to ask Circular economy: What is it and why should you care?
The B Corp Movement: Toast Ale’s eco journey will then be under the spotlight, with co-founder Rob Wilson explaining more about the B Corp journey.
On Wednesday, Lewis Blitz, co-founder of Skinnydip London (pictured left) delves into the wasteful business of eCommerce returns.
Find the full schedule here – www.source-homeandgift.com/seminars
