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Walmart will sell plus-size fashion brand Eloquii to FullBeauty Brands , marking its second divestment of an ecommerce-focused brand in one week. FullBeauty plans to make Eloquii the anchor tenant of a digital mall, where it will be joined by SwimSuitsForAll and June+Vie, to create a platform with a universal cart across multiple banners that lets shoppers select products from any product line and pay with a single checkout.
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Sustainability has evolved from a buzzword and marketing term to a core element of any successful retailer, and any company that doesn’t take the “S” in its ESG efforts seriously is putting itself at serious risk of falling behind. Interest in sustainability is only going to keep increasing, which means retailers have to shift their view of it — from a cost of doing business to an integral part of their growth strategy. “ Sustainability is the disruption of the Industrial Revolution, and so you&
Railpen , one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced Foot Locker , the leading global sneaker and apparel retailer, has signed at St Anns Shopping Centre for its new Harrow flagship, relocating and upsizing from its current location at 34 St Anns Road. Foot Locker is set to open a 4,100 sq ft unit located adjacent to the main entrance of St Anns Shopping Centre.
The Body Shop has named Ian Bickley, a Board Director at the retailer’s corporate parent Natura &Co , as its interim CEO. Current CEO David Boynton is stepping down after more than five years in the post. During his tenure, the retailer rejuvenated nearly 500 products and launched its new Changemaking Workshop concept stores. Bickley brings expertise in the retail and consumer goods sectors and an extensive background managing and growing international franchise opportunities, driving global
Bershka, the international fashion retailer, today opens the doors to its new store at Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin’s largest retail and leisure destination. Bershka is owned by Spanish multinational clothing company Inditex, whose portfolio also includes ZARA, Massimo Dutti, Pull&Bear and Stradivarius, amongst others. The news follows the recent opening of ZARA’s largest store in Ireland at the centre.
David’s Bridal has secured court approval to pay up to $8.9 million to its creditors after filing for Chapter 11 on April 16, according to documents filed in bankruptcy court. This is just a portion of the $27.5 million the retailer owes its trade creditors, according to another document. The retailer reportedly is still facing the possibility of shuttering all stores if it can’t find a buyer, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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The O 2, which is owned and operated by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has reported a stellar trading period throughout Q1 and Easter half term, with sales throughout the destination surpassing 2019 results. Strengthened by impressive leasing activity with an abundance of new openings across retail, leisure, and F&B, as well as a strong run of events at The O2 arena including Country to Country festival, two nights of Ed Sheeran and nine nights of Elton John, The O 2 ’s ongoing pos
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Rituals Cosmetics UK & IE is set to bring an immersive experience to London’s Covent Garden with its two-day pop-up, designed to offer visitors the chance to experience the beauty of Sakura blossom and celebrate new beginnings. The event will take place from 21-22 April 2023 at 4 Henrietta Street and will be an opportunity for customers to immerse themselves in the brand’s best-selling The Ritual of Sakura Collection, featuring the delicate aromas of cherry blossom and rice milk.
JCPenney has named Katie Mullen, who previously served as the retailer’s Chief Digital Officer (CDO), as its new Chief Customer Officer. She will continue to oversee ecommerce strategy and omnichannel development, with an added emphasis on customer marketing, engagement, analytics and more. Katie Mullen Mullen, who joined JCPenney from Neiman Marcus in January 2022, will lead the retailer’s efforts to deliver an end-to-end integrated shopping experience that is relevant for today’s customers.
Renowned architects Baranowitz + Kronenberg (B+K) have designed the flagship showroom of high-end designer jewellery brand Âme in New York, located in the heart of Lower Manhattan. The store opened on Spring Street, Soho before the holidays, and B+K took inspiration from the shadows of the undulating cast iron facades typical of this district. The design of the store represents the combination of past, present and future, reflecting the very soul of Âme.
Twitter has begun removing blue check marks to verify the identity of those tweeting on the social media site. The change has led to many widely followed people and government agencies losing their checkmarks, which could lead to further confusion in a process that has been less than smooth since it was instituted under new owner Elon Musk.
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Oreo has launched its first coffee shop inside Qatar’s Hamad International Airport (HIA), as it aims to grow its presence internationally. The Oreo Cafe is a collaboration between Mondelez World Travel Retail, Hamad International Airport, and Qatar Duty Free. This is the first Oreo Cafe outside the US and the first in an airport. “This exceptional partnership has brought a world-first to the world’s leading airport, and we have truly delivered on our mission to bring exclusive experi
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