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Mosaic Group will go into liquidation after entering voluntary administration last October. Creditors voted to liquidate the company in a meeting on July 1 after the administrators failed to receive a deed of company arrangement (DOCA) or find another proposal for the group. Mosaic has appointed its existing administrators, Vaughan Strawbridge and David McGrath, along with Kathryn Evans, Kate Warwick of FTI Consulting, as liquidators.
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Europe’s leading sofa retailer, Poltronesofà, is close to completing a £57 million transformation of 96 UK stores as the company offers UK customers an unmatched choice of ranges and fabrics and an enhanced in-store experience. The Poltronesofà group operates over 310 stores across Europe and is the market leader in both Italy and France, with a market presence in Belgium, Switzerland, Malta and Cyprus.
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After weeks of anticipation (and complaints from locals), the year’s most-talked-about wedding — between Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos and TV presenter Lauren Sanchez — took place last weekend in Venice, Italy. But across the Atlantic, another set of nuptials also was making waves, for very different reasons. The wedding party, all decked out in JCPenney fashions.
After weeks of anticipation (and complaints from locals), the year’s most-talked-about wedding — between Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos and TV presenter Lauren Sanchez — took place last weekend in Venice, Italy. But across the Atlantic, another set of nuptials also was making waves, for very different reasons. The wedding party, all decked out in JCPenney fashions.
If you've spent any time in Enterprise retail, you’ve seen it: departments that don’t talk to each other, systems that weren’t designed to share data, and a patchwork of bolt-on software that leaves you with more questions than answers.
Retail has always depended on observation. From spotting which shelf draws more attention to knowing which item sells best during certain times, the trade has long relied on pattern recognition. The difference now lies in how precise those patterns can be. As the amount of data available grows by the hour, retailers face the choice: either use it wisely or risk being left behind.
Sainsbury’s has reported its strongest start to the year with grocery sales up 5% in the 16 weeks to 21 June 2025, driving its highest market share since 2016. The supermarket’ s growth is fuelled by “consistently great value, outstanding quality and excellent availability,” according to CEO Simon Roberts, who highlighted the retailer’s expanded Aldi Price Match campaign which covers around 800 everyday essentials.
In the social landscape shaped by Gen Z and millennials, platforms like TikTok and Instagram serve not just as promotional tools, but as powerful engines of cultural creation that foster lucrative online communities. Younger generations are driving brand narratives, from micro-trends to macro-movements, in real time. In turn, brands that resonate most are those participating in that dialogue, not just observing from the sidelines.
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
The evolution of ecommerce has seen traditional retailers such as Walmart, Target and Best Buy embrace the marketplace model by listing products from third-party sellers, while marketplaces like Amazon have introduced first-party inventory alongside third-party products. This shift allows retailers to expand their catalog without the burden of holding excess stock, but creates new challenges for product discovery and visibility.
Karol G takes center stage on TikTok with the launch of her vibrant album Tropicoqueta , promising to reshape how small businesses engage with audiences on the platform. With a host of new features aimed at fostering community and cultural connection, the celebration invites businesses to tap into trending conversations and visual storytelling. TikTok has rolled out an exclusive in-app experience to honor the album’s release on June 20.
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Supermarket shelves look calm, yet the prices behind every carton of milk or bag of rice can shift overnight. Weather, geopolitics, energy costs, even a ship stuck in a canal can nudge a commodity upward and squeeze retail margins. If the past few years have taught purchasing teams anything, it is this: price risk is no longer a distant finance issue.
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