Stores are essential for the Loop reusable packaging program

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The Loop circular packaging model is fast taking shape, and the company behind it insists conventional retailers still have a huge role to play in its success

In the roughly eight months since the Loop reusable packaging service has been up and running with pilot e-commerce consumers in select markets, there have been package design hiccups, retailer additions...

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