King’s Cross on the right track.
London’s mega King’s Cross development is enjoying continued strong post-pandemic sales within its retail and food & drink outlets.
Beauty industry looking pretty.
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.
Will digital price label roll-outs deliver dynamic pricing?
Aldi is rolling out electronic shelf edge labels (ESLs) across its entire estate in a move that will be a first in the UK.
Delivery companies target grocery.
Take-away food delivery company Deliveroo is pushing further into the grocery market through extended partnerships with major supermarkets.
Luxury brands extend further into hospitality.
Luxury brand Dior has just begun accepting bookings for its two dedicated wellness carriages on the famous Royal Scotsman train.
Health & beauty in fine form.
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.
Essential to expand beyond DTC.
Direct to consumer (DTC) retailers were all the rage during the pandemic but many have since fallen back to earth as sales have dropped.
DIY retailers going big on small stores.
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.
Printemps is taking on the US.
Spring 2024 will be marked by the arrival of the Printemps department store in New York, at the legendary address One Wall Street.
What does the future hold for quick commerce, which is already beginning to disappoint?
Quick commerce developed substantially during the health crisis, primarily in urban areas but the phenomenon already seems to be fading out.