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20 Reasons Why Companies Should Do Less Better

In the CEO Afterlife

Campbell’s 10-year sales trend is stagnant and their profits are down. Today, 40% of Nike’s revenue comes from apparel and sporting goods. What’s left in apparel and sporting goods is a good strategic fit with Nike’s operations. Think again. They are kidding themselves. Nike began as a shoe company.

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5 Convincing Benefits of Sustainable Business Practices

Strategy Driven

Modern-age consumers favor businesses that promote social and ethical values and support the marginalized. Thus, they are working towards making their apparel and accessories more sustainable. Enhanced corporate social responsibility. The cruciality of corporate social responsibility cannot be stressed enough in today’s world.

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It’s OK to Move Down (Yes, Down) the Value Chain

Harvard Business Review

defend against “attack from beneath” and maintain your reputation for ethical operations. The technologies and trends shaping tomorrow’s businesses. Fashion apparel is an excellent example. Ethical supply chains. Because it can. make your own operations more efficient. lead to significant growth.