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Fashion United
2 days ago
- Business
- Fashion United
Toast to scale circular fashion initiatives with Circulo
British fashion and lifestyle brand Toast has announced a strategic partnership with Circulo, the platform for managing and scaling branded post-purchase services, to strengthen its commitment to sustainability and end-of-life product solutions. The move is described as a 'major step' in digitising and scaling the brand's 'Toast Circle' initiative, which turns potential waste into a valuable resource by keeping items in use for longer. Since its launch in 2019, Toast has given almost 20,000 garments a second life. As the demand for circularity grows, Toast said it was 'investing in tools that will allow them to scale, simplify and connect each of these initiatives'. Toast Circle Credits: Toast By partnering with Circulo and aggregating data across all circular touchpoints and tracking customer-level engagement, the platform will empower the brand with deeper insights into the motivations and behaviours of circular-minded consumers to assist with communications and long-term strategy. Rosie McKissock, brand director at Toast, said in a statement: "Partnering with Circulo allows us to elevate the customer experience while also creating more efficient systems behind the scenes. This is a natural evolution of our strategy to embed circularity at every level of the brand.' Toast partners with Circulo to power the future of circular fashion Circulo is a white-label, enterprise-grade platform built to power and scale post-purchase experiences across omni-channel retail. From repairs and donations to resale and clothing swaps, it gives Toast full control over its circular offering, as the platform integrates logistics, tracking, automation, and real-time data capture. It is hoped that the partnership will streamline customer participation in 'Toast Circle,' while enabling the Toast teams to track and manage services with greater efficiency, as well as have access to automated communications, real-time updates, and personalised engagement to improve the customer journey. Toast Renewed Campaign Credits: Toast Emily Rea, co-founder at Circulo, added: 'Toast is redefining how brands approach the full customer and product lifecycle, embedding post-purchase experiences as a core part of how they serve and retain customers. 'As they scale these services globally, the right infrastructure is essential. Circulo is proud to support that journey, providing the software that enables Toast to deliver seamless experiences, unlock commercial value and drive lasting impact.' This is the latest initiative from Toast's long-term vision to ensure sustainability across its brand. In April, Toast extended its approach to circularity beyond the lifecycle of its garments and into packaging with a new reusable packaging pilot programme with innovative start-up Kvatt, designed to reduce single-use packaging waste across e-commerce.
Scoop
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
NZTrio Head On Tour In Aotearoa And Australia With Fantastique Programme
Press Release – Elephant Publicity NZTrio He Taonga Wairere, a leading force in New Zealand chamber music, is pleased to announce the second instalment in their 2025 series with Fantastique, a captivating programme set to tour to seven centres around Aotearoa in July and August, before also heading to Australia. For this concert series NZTrio is thrilled to welcome guest cellist Callum Hall, playing alongside his sister Amalia Hall (violin), and Somi Kim (piano). Callum has played regularly in orchestras such as the Auckland Chamber Orchestra, Opus Chamber Orchestra, Jackson Symphony, Lansing Symphony and the West Michigan Symphony. He holds a Doctorate from Michigan State University and a Masters degree from Waikato University, and his practice bridges the worlds of classical and contemporary. ' My brother Callum and I have played music together since we were seven and four years old respectively, growing up in a very musical household. We have always loved performing chamber music together, as our sibling bond means we intuitively speak the same musical language. We spent years playing string quartets together with our other two siblings, as well as countless duo performances over the years, so we love continuing to work together as musical colleagues!' says Amalia. A lavish tapestry of styles and emotions is explored in Fantastique, a programme of contrasts. Turina's Circulo depicts a single day through dawn, midday and dusk, while brooding disquiet meets stark intensity in Shostakovich's Piano Trio No.1 in C minor. Chen Yi's Tibetan Tunes creates a fusion of traditional Tibetan melodies referencing Buddhist god Du Mu, before the premiere of Angelus, a new commission by one of Aotearoa's most acclaimed composers, John Psathas. Finally, Franck's youthful Piano Trio No. 1 in F sharp minor is as charming and intimate as it is powerful and explosive. The final instalment of NZTrio's 2025 programme, Hypnotique, will take place in November with Matthias Balzat as guest cellist, who is set to officially join the trio as a permanent member in 2026.
Scoop
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
NZTrio Head On Tour In Aotearoa And Australia With Fantastique Programme
NZTrio He Taonga Wairere, a leading force in New Zealand chamber music, is pleased to announce the second instalment in their 2025 series with Fantastique, a captivating programme set to tour to seven centres around Aotearoa in July and August, before also heading to Australia. For this concert series NZTrio is thrilled to welcome guest cellist Callum Hall, playing alongside his sister Amalia Hall (violin), and Somi Kim (piano). Callum has played regularly in orchestras such as the Auckland Chamber Orchestra, Opus Chamber Orchestra, Jackson Symphony, Lansing Symphony and the West Michigan Symphony. He holds a Doctorate from Michigan State University and a Masters degree from Waikato University, and his practice bridges the worlds of classical and contemporary. ' My brother Callum and I have played music together since we were seven and four years old respectively, growing up in a very musical household. We have always loved performing chamber music together, as our sibling bond means we intuitively speak the same musical language. We spent years playing string quartets together with our other two siblings, as well as countless duo performances over the years, so we love continuing to work together as musical colleagues!' says Amalia. A lavish tapestry of styles and emotions is explored in Fantastique, a programme of contrasts. Turina's Circulo depicts a single day through dawn, midday and dusk, while brooding disquiet meets stark intensity in Shostakovich's Piano Trio No.1 in C minor. Chen Yi's Tibetan Tunes creates a fusion of traditional Tibetan melodies referencing Buddhist god Du Mu, before the premiere of Angelus, a new commission by one of Aotearoa's most acclaimed composers, John Psathas. Finally, Franck's youthful Piano Trio No. 1 in F sharp minor is as charming and intimate as it is powerful and explosive. The final instalment of NZTrio's 2025 programme, Hypnotique, will take place in November with Matthias Balzat as guest cellist, who is set to officially join the trio as a permanent member in 2026.
