TALKING TABLES BECOMES CERTIFIED B CORPORATION Talking Tables is now a certified B Corporation, joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. B Corps are companies and organisations that have met rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency, demonstrating a commitment to goals outside of profit. The accreditation process is over seen by B Lab, a non-profit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. The movement began in 2006 with the idea that a different kind of economy was not only possible, but necessary — and that business could lead the way towards a new model putting people and the planet at the forefront. London is the capital of B Corps – there are now almost 1,000 UK B Corps, with over 5,700 worldwide. The B Impact Assessment doesn’t focus on one product or service but rather the business as a whole. B Corps are legally required to consider the impact of its decisions on all its stakeholders – from staff, to customers to the local community. B Corp is a global movement of businesses supporting each other to improve and drive social change. Talking Tables believes in everything B Corp stands for and has long been working towards becoming the most sustainable business possible. The company says: “We’re committed to our people – for example, everyone has a £500 budget to spend on their well-being – as well as the community, supporting gatherings for local groups and charities. “We’re mindful that in a marketing world where green washing is the latest ‘trend’, customers need to know that they are making informed buying decisions. B Corp provides that reassurance.” 72% of people believe that businesses should have a legal responsibility to the planet and people, alongside maximising profits. Talking Table’s sustainability initiatives include removing single use plastic – 91% of the TT autumn/winter collection is free from single use plastic, producing recyclable paper products from FSC sustainably managed forests, ensuring where products can’t be recycled they are built to last, offering a rental service, offsetting napkins and games with tree planting, supporting wind farms and solar projects and reducing its office carbon footprint. www.talkingtables.co.uk HOUSE DOCTOR LAUNCHES FIRST B2B WEBSHOP House Doctor has launched its first B2C webshop. Home interior enthusiasts can finally explore a complete House Doctor universe of product news, bestsellers and always-in-stock signature items - all gathered in one place. The webshop is available in Denmark and will be expanding into other European countries soon. Eugen Coulthard, E-Commerce Director looks forward to establishing a stronger online presence for the House Doctor brand: “We cannot wait to tap into the community of interior enthusiasts - getting to know their needs and wants for home interior will be invaluable insights for us. The webshop will also enable us to show what we’re best at - designing beautiful home interior and displaying an aesthetically pleasing and complete House Doctor universe.” www.housedoctor.com COFFEE ROASTER BARISTA & CO LAUNCHES NEW ‘HUB’ CONCEPT Barista & Co has launched its new HUB concept, designed to offer retailers a new concept in coffee retail. Barista & Co’s HUB is a place for people to find everything they need to enjoy specialty coffee at home. The HUB is a partnership that Barista & Co invest in to provide retailers with a unique space, enabling customers to learn about coffee, products and what it takes to make their perfect coffee at home. Barista & Co want stores to feel confident in their product/coffee knowledge and customers to feel confident in their purchase. The purpose of the HUB is to encourage a broader range of consumers into the world of specialty coffee and equipment. Targeting mainstream coffee lovers who are ready to invest in the next stage of their coffee brewing journey. The HUB will benefit partners such as premium department stores, shopping centres, fashion & lifestyle stores, food festivals and lifestyle events. Barista & Co want to work in partnership with retailers and support profitable growth of the coffee category. Retailers have a 3 option in-store point of sale kits to choose from ranging from free demo products, Interactive learning aids (through QR code), free table fixture right through to retail ready bags of whole bean coffee and in-store grinder In addition, Barista & Co Live is available to support Hub and pop-up partners. For more information on becoming a HUB partner and to receive a presentation pack, contact sales@baristaandco.com 12
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