London’s mega King’s Cross development is enjoying continued strong post-pandemic sales within its retail and food & drink outlets.

Retail is behind the financial services sector in its understanding of customers and should improve its standing by using data to identify core customer groupings.

Mars Bars are getting new packaging, using paper-based wrappers that can be more easily recycled than plastic.

There have been calls to take action to prevent retailers from ‘profiteering’ by raising prices further during the ongoing inflation crisis.

On 3 June 2021, the world’s largest store entirely devoted to the Harry Potter saga opened at 935 Broadway, New York.

The global beauty industry is predicted to hit $580 billion in retail sales by 2027 as it enjoys growth of 6% per year during this five-year period.

Pike Place Market has been one of Seattle’s most iconic sites for over a century.

We have been overconsuming for decades while aware of the consequences on the climate and biodiversity

Working with Secret Sales is enabling brand owners to deal positively with the rising issues of waste, according to CEO Chris Griffin.

Asos highlighted how the cost of delivery and returned goods is continuing to weigh heavily on its ability to generate profits.

In the pre-internet days of the 1990s, no shopping centre would be complete without a couple of anchor stores.

This isn’t a new thing. While today we worry that online retailers are destroying the high street, we were already banging on 25 years ago.

Aldi is rolling out electronic shelf edge labels (ESLs) across its entire estate in a move that will be a first in the UK.

Take-away food delivery company Deliveroo is pushing further into the grocery market through extended partnerships with major supermarkets.

Tesco is pushing its marketing fully into the experiential sphere with the opening of a pop-up pub ahead of the Coronation.

Leading retailers and technology providers converged on London’s Olympia for the Retail Technology Show.

Two decades ago Aldi and Lidl were, relatively, fringe players in the UK compared to the ‘Big Four’ supermarkets which then dominated sales.

Long standing holdout to online shopping Primark is to expand its recently introduced online trial but it still shuns home delivery

WH Smith is enjoying significant growth within its stores located within travel hubs that are now powering its sales and profits.

Retailers are making the most of the chance to push their loyalty schemes as a way for consumers to save money.

When Aldi rolled-out its partnership with food waste app Too Good To Go to all its 990 UK stores it was a move that highlighted how massive this environmental issue is for grocery retailers.

Luxury brand Dior has just begun accepting bookings for its two dedicated wellness carriages on the famous Royal Scotsman train.

The retail sector is facing a unique set of headwinds as the first quarter of the 21st century edges closer to its end.

Skincare giant L’Oréal,’s recent purchase of Aesop is the latest move within the health & beauty category within Europe that highlights the buoyancy and vigour of this part of the retail market.

London’s 00.thestore celebrates Earth Month by bringing together a collection of innovative predominantly online-only sustainable brands.

Direct to consumer (DTC) retailers were all the rage during the pandemic but many have since fallen back to earth as sales have dropped.

Uniqlo has announced the roll-out of more of its repair-focused shop-in-shops around the globe.

Department store Harrods continues to add to its roster of high-end in-store restaurants as they attract increasing numbers of shoppers

Next has purchased the Cath Kidston business from the administrators for £8.5 million as it continues its strategy of buying up.

Frozen food specialist Cook is rolling out fully-automated vending machines to provide better access to fresh, healthy food in locations where there has historically been only limited options.

We’re heading to the French city of La Rochelle, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. In the heart of the city is the Marché central, or Central Market, a hub of life from 8am to 1pm.

DIY chain B&Q is looking to open small city centre stores as the sector increasingly switches its focus away from the traditional enormous out-of-town superstores.

Considered to be the next digital revolution, the metaverse could completely redefine e-commerce.

It appears e-commerce players do not understand their customers’ expectations.

This edition of NRF Big Show is devoted to the reinvention of physical retail and artificial intelligence to smooth the customer journey.

On 3 June 2021, the world’s largest store entirely devoted to the Harry Potter saga opened at 935 Broadway, New York.

During Black Friday in the United-Stats, customers, especially Gen Zers, have rushed to the mall.

Between inflation, the climate crisis and retailers who are increasingly inclined to offer discounts from October onwards, Black Friday is experiencing an unprecedented turning point in its history.

Spring 2024 will be marked by the arrival of the Printemps department store in New York, at the legendary address One Wall Street.

Target, Amazon, Walmart… the Black Friday sales promise is changing seasons. This year, the festivities have kicked off as of October.

In the current context of runaway inflation, more than two-thirds of Brits are waiting for Black Friday to make certain purchases.

Retailers and brands stand at a unique point in time where they can have a considerable impact on the environment.

Quick commerce developed substantially during the health crisis, primarily in urban areas but the phenomenon already seems to be fading out.