Global Shopping Trends: Retailer Ethics and Attitudes Towards the Environment

Global Shopping Trends: Retailer Ethics and Attitudes Towards the Environment Summary This report provides in-depth analysis of the latest trends in sustainability and ethics in global shopping, covering the consumer insights concerning adopting sustainable shopping practices, such as using refill stations and circularity. Retailers embrace refill stations as environmental concern among consumers grows Consumers seek to save money amid inflationary pressures through secondhand purchases Transparency in supply chain operations is helping retailers to attract consumers Scope - Nearly two thirds of consumers avoid purchasing from fast-fashion brands due to concerns about unethical production practices. - Consumers in China exhibit the strongest inclination towards using refill stations compared to other countries. - Nearly three quarters of consumers purchase clothing, footwear and accessories secondhand to cost-save. Reasons to Buy - Discover how social and environmental consciousness is impacting shopping habits and consumer demand. - Uncover how consumers across six global countries view sustainability and how consumer behavior differs in relation to ethics across the globe.


  • Executive Summary
  • Key Trends Within Retailer Ethics and Attitudes Towards the Environment
    • Key Trend: Ethical supply chain and company practices
    • Key Trend: Packaging and circularity
    • Key Trend: Localism
  • Consumer Insights
    • Consumer Insights: Using Refill Stations
    • Consumer Insights: Sustainability
    • Consumer Insights: Consumer Opinions about Sustainability and Ethics
    • Consumer Insights: Drivers for Purchasing Secondhand Apparel in 2023
    • Consumer Insights: Product Sustainability Influencing Your Choice to Purchase
    • Consumer Insights: Consumers Purchased Secondhand Apparel in 2023
  • Methodology & Contacts
    • Methodology: Consumer survey work

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