INTRODUCTION This repor t assesses capabilities of reverse logistics (RL) and closed loop supply chains (CLSC) within small UK fashion retailers; considering whether smaller fashion players have the know-how, infrastructure, finance or consumer par ticipation to effectively implement RL/CLSC within their operations. RL research emerged to assess control factors for increased efficiency of returned orders, after surges of online retail consumption. RL/CLSC are now being assessed for their potential to address mounting concerns about the fashion industries environmental impact. Sustainable demand is inducing changes to traditional business models- financial rationale is no longer the ‘be-and-end-all’. Reappraising economic value propositions could incur environmental justice.
RL /CLSC Capacities for Small Fashion Retailers
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