Is the de-globalisation of retail inevitable?
Between the climate crisis and geopolitical tensions, globalised trade is becoming fragmented.
Retailers are putting their hands in their pockets for better pay – and so they should.
Last June, this column considered the possible reputational damage to retailers which had failed to pay some of their staff the National Minimum Wage.
Is the de-globalisation of retail inevitable?
Between the climate crisis and geopolitical tensions, globalised trade is becoming fragmented.
Retailers are putting their hands in their pockets for better pay – and so they should.
Last June, this column considered the possible reputational damage to retailers which had failed to pay some of their staff the National Minimum Wage.
Aesop debuts chic two-level store in Hong Kong’s fashion walk.
Aesop has expanded its presence in Hong Kong by opening a new two-level store at Fashion Walk in Causeway Bay.
Retail for Good: the event championing sustainability and ethics in retail.
On 26 March, Diamart Group, together with Altavia, hosted the Retail for Good event.
Key themes from World Retail Congress in Paris.
The World Retail Congress came to the city of Paris this year where it attracted 850 delegates representing 400 retailers from 60 different countries.
Aesop debuts chic two-level store in Hong Kong’s fashion walk.
Aesop has expanded its presence in Hong Kong by opening a new two-level store at Fashion Walk in Causeway Bay.
Retail for Good: the event championing sustainability and ethics in retail.
On 26 March, Diamart Group, together with Altavia, hosted the Retail for Good event.
Key themes from World Retail Congress in Paris.
The World Retail Congress came to the city of Paris this year where it attracted 850 delegates representing 400 retailers from 60 different countries.
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Aesop debuts chic two-level store in Hong Kong’s fashion walk.
Aesop has expanded its presence in Hong Kong by opening a new two-level store at Fashion Walk in Causeway Bay.
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Key themes from World Retail Congress in Paris.
The World Retail Congress came to the city of Paris this year where it attracted 850 delegates representing 400 retailers from 60 different countries.
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7-Eleven eyes global expansion amid restructuring and acquisitions.
Japanese conglomerate Seven & I Holdings is set to expand its 7-Eleven chain significantly
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Retail technology is so good that we are all lost when it fails.
Online orders, next day delivery, click & collect… they are all fantastic. And when they stop working they leave both retailers and consumers utterly bereft. It is likely that this will happen increasingly often.
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Retail for Good: the event championing sustainability and ethics in retail.
On 26 March, Diamart Group, together with Altavia, hosted the Retail for Good event.
-
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China’s luxury and retail sectors thrive amid economic shifts.
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AI in Retail: innovation or intrusion? Glynn Davis and Matthew Valentine weigh in.
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A forward look at retail in 2050.
By the middle of the 21st century, several major changes will have profoundly transformed retail.
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Aesop debuts chic two-level store in Hong Kong’s fashion walk.
Aesop has expanded its presence in Hong Kong by opening a new two-level store at Fashion Walk in Causeway Bay.
-
Key themes from World Retail Congress in Paris.
The World Retail Congress came to the city of Paris this year where it attracted 850 delegates representing 400 retailers from 60 different countries.
-
7-Eleven eyes global expansion amid restructuring and acquisitions.
Japanese conglomerate Seven & I Holdings is set to expand its 7-Eleven chain significantly
-
Retail technology is so good that we are all lost when it fails.
Online orders, next day delivery, click & collect… they are all fantastic. And when they stop working they leave both retailers and consumers utterly bereft. It is likely that this will happen increasingly often.
-
EU targets TikTok Lite over addiction fears, considers harsh penalties.
The European Union is poised to impose fines and potentially suspend TikTok Lite, citing addiction concerns linked to its reward schemes.
-
Sustainable fashion takes center stage this Earth Day.
As Earth Day unfolds, leading brands have unveiled various eco-friendly initiatives highlighting their commitment to sustainability.
-
Retail for Good: the event championing sustainability and ethics in retail.
On 26 March, Diamart Group, together with Altavia, hosted the Retail for Good event.
-
Spain: ASEDAS partners with Organic Food Iberia to revolutionize sustainability in food retail.
The Spanish Association of Distributors, Self-service Stores, and Supermarkets (ASEDAS) has allied with Organic Food and Eco Living Iberia.
-
China’s luxury and retail sectors thrive amid economic shifts.
China's luxury and retail sectors witnessed a surprising rebound despite global economic uncertainties
-
Walmart Enhances Distribution Efficiency with Advanced Robotics and AI.
Walmart is intensifying its efforts to automate its distribution centers by incorporating robotics into its systems.
-
AI in Retail: innovation or intrusion? Glynn Davis and Matthew Valentine weigh in.
Glynn and Matthew spar over AI in retail! Brace yourself for a riveting exploration of a strategy that's reshaping the retail landscape.
-
A forward look at retail in 2050.
By the middle of the 21st century, several major changes will have profoundly transformed retail.
.all recent articles
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Aesop debuts chic two-level store in Hong Kong’s fashion walk.
Aesop has expanded its presence in Hong Kong by opening a new two-level store at Fashion Walk in Causeway Bay.
-
Key themes from World Retail Congress in Paris.
The World Retail Congress came to the city of Paris this year where it attracted 850 delegates representing 400 retailers from 60 different countries.
-
7-Eleven eyes global expansion amid restructuring and acquisitions.
Japanese conglomerate Seven & I Holdings is set to expand its 7-Eleven chain significantly
-
Retail technology is so good that we are all lost when it fails.
Online orders, next day delivery, click & collect… they are all fantastic. And when they stop working they leave both retailers and consumers utterly bereft. It is likely that this will happen increasingly often.
-
EU targets TikTok Lite over addiction fears, considers harsh penalties.
The European Union is poised to impose fines and potentially suspend TikTok Lite, citing addiction concerns linked to its reward schemes.
-
Sustainable fashion takes center stage this Earth Day.
As Earth Day unfolds, leading brands have unveiled various eco-friendly initiatives highlighting their commitment to sustainability.
-
Retail for Good: the event championing sustainability and ethics in retail.
On 26 March, Diamart Group, together with Altavia, hosted the Retail for Good event.
-
Spain: ASEDAS partners with Organic Food Iberia to revolutionize sustainability in food retail.
The Spanish Association of Distributors, Self-service Stores, and Supermarkets (ASEDAS) has allied with Organic Food and Eco Living Iberia.
-
China’s luxury and retail sectors thrive amid economic shifts.
China's luxury and retail sectors witnessed a surprising rebound despite global economic uncertainties
-
Walmart Enhances Distribution Efficiency with Advanced Robotics and AI.
Walmart is intensifying its efforts to automate its distribution centers by incorporating robotics into its systems.
-
AI in Retail: innovation or intrusion? Glynn Davis and Matthew Valentine weigh in.
Glynn and Matthew spar over AI in retail! Brace yourself for a riveting exploration of a strategy that's reshaping the retail landscape.
-
A forward look at retail in 2050.
By the middle of the 21st century, several major changes will have profoundly transformed retail.