Shoppers in Dubai are among the most connected in the world, with an internet penetration rate of 99 percent. But as much as online shopping offers us the at-home or on-the-go ease of perusing what’s in store, without having to actually be there, rates of return items are increasing.
Why is this a concern? Returns don’t just double the journey of our purchases; they exponentially increase their carbon footprint. Shipping and returns collectively account for 37% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the retail industry, and returns alone add an additional 30% to the carbon emissions of the initial delivery.
So whilst we have precious few opportunities to be self-indulgent nowadays, making the effort to go in-store and actually try on items we like is actually helping to make you a more sustainable shopper! Plus, there’s nothing that compares to the sensation of feeling the quality of clothing on a rail IRL.
Here’s where you can visit in Dubai for a second-hand luxury experience: