This week, I interview Relate CEO Neil Robinson on why social enterprise is changing, and Rolf Akermann explains why honesty is the best policy when it comes to packaging. In the world of fashion, African Fashion International announces that Mercedes-Benz has renewed its title sponsorship of Fashion Week for another three years, that it has appointed Tribeca Public Relations to manage all media interactions, and that the Cape Town event is moving to the V&A Waterfront. The search is on for Elle's next rising star. A charity dress auction in aid of the Princess Project gets under way. And Jackie Burger's Salon 58 hosts its third soirée, this time speaking to both women and men, covering everything from the little black dress to the made-to-measure suit. Making international headlines: The Lego Group plans to invest $1bn to ultimately replace the plastic used in manufacturing its iconic building blocks with sustainable materials, and make its packaging more eco-friendly.
Jessica Taylor, Group Editor (@Biz_Retail)
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