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Detroit’s ‘hustling’ spirit is alive and well on 6 Mile

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by Bryce Huffman

Originally published on https://www.bridgedetroit.com/

When it comes to thriving business corridors in Detroit, downtown and Midtown too often get all the attention. Or, when highlighting Black-owned businesses, the Avenue of Fashion along Livernois gets the spotlight. However, there are active commercial centers throughout the city run by dedicated Detroit entrepreneurs.  

BridgeDetroit and The Neighborhoods, which is a City of Detroit storytelling initiative, have teamed up to identify Detroit’s thriving neighborhood business corridors and highlight the entrepreneurs who power them. McNichols between Schaefer and Hubbell, near Sinai Grace Hospital in the Hubbell-Puritan and Harmony Village neighborhoods, is … Read the rest

Sustainable fashion aims to make green the new black

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Employing more than 300 million people and producing 100 billion items every year, the fashion industry has a colossal impact on the environment. Driving this trend is so-called ‘fast-fashion’, an exploitative yet highly profitable business model that turns high-fashion designs into low-cost, mass-produced styles.

In the EU, textile consumption is the fourth highest pressure category in terms of the use of primary raw materials and water (after food, housing and transport). It’s also fifth for greenhouse gas emissions. Most of the pressure and impact are linked to clothing and footwear.

Because these garments are meant to be disposable, fast fashion encourages over-consumption … Read the rest

Adidas and Nike, Two Rivals on Sustainability: Who Wins?

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Emilia Sharpes by Emilia Sharpes

In a world saturated with big-name brands,  Adidas and Nike are two sportswear giants that have found success in the apparel sector. Inevitably, they are rivals and it would be hard to find someone who does not own a single item from either brand. But in terms of sustainability, which one is best? The Impakter Index enables us to answer that question. But first, it helps to understand what are the issues they, or for that matter, other brands seeking to become sustainable, are facing in an industry where “fast fashion” has become a key phrase and a … Read the rest

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Luxury and Sustainability? The Dual Nature of Louis Vuitton and Gucci Explored

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Emilia Sharples byEmilia Sharples

According to Brand Finance’s annual report 2020, Louis Vuitton and Gucci are two of the most popular and valuable luxury fashion brands in the world. According to criteria from WWD, the report bases its evaluation assessment on the brand’s overall value, as well as its influence in shaping consumers’ choices, marketing investments, familiarity, loyalty, staff satisfaction, and corporate reputation.

A 2018 study from the consulting firm Quantis revealed that the apparel and footwear industries were responsible for an estimated 8.1% of the global greenhouse gas emissions in 2016. In addition to this, a study from the … Read the rest

Clothing a Rebellion: An interview with AllRiot

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Mr. Mohamad Akef - Columinst by Mr. Mohamad Akef – Columnist

Messaging is one of the most important responsibilities of any company or brand, especially today with the proliferation of options across all industries. Messaging is what separates winning companies from also-rans, and it’s what makes businesses attract and, more importantly, retain a customer base. Research from the Harvard Business Review reveals that 64% of consumers cite shared values as the main reason for a relationship with a brand, underscoring the importance of providing a clear message about a company’s identity and values.

In addition to crafting a message, companies must also ensure that their … Read the rest