Among the shoe’s sustainable features is a midsole made from castor beans, which offers high-performance and lightweight cushioning.

Six refugee-founded businesses are collaborating with Turnbull & Asser on the shop and will raise money for the Crisis charity.

The shop provides all product information, including ingredients and price, via app.

The online platform aims to become the Google of cosmetics, using AI to analyse product reviews and turn them into easy-to-understand descriptions.

A new online platform has a rigorous process that brands must go through in order to be featured on the site.

Unspun is using digital technology to create low-waste, bespoke fashion.

Open for a limited time only, the plastic-free store is run by two Irish brands dedicated to reducing waste.

Bath and beauty company, Lush, has installed bath bomb conveyor belts in three stores.

The design features creatively placed partitions that freeze-frame moments and highlight the experience of drinking coffee.

An Australian startup has developed a system that allows people to use reusable bowls and cups and return them to any participating outlet.

Chemical-free and partially biodegradable, the strong, supple material requires very little water to produce.

Better Packaging Company offers biodegradable and recyclable packaging in an effort to create shipping material that is more sustainable.

Tmall hosted a livestream chat with influencers Viya Huang and Kim Kardashian, viewed by over 13 million and selling 15,000 bottles of Kardashian’s perfume.

Chowbotics has launched Sally 2.0, a robot salad vending machine, with upgrades to enhance the user’s experience.

SK-II’s Future X Smart Store is designed to create a pressure-free shopping experience for time-pressed travellers.

An online-only adult retailer has decided to move into physical retailing, opening a pop-up shop in Central London.

Sheep Inc. is trying to reduce its carbon footprint while drawing attention to the origin and journey of its products.