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‘Where everything comes to life’: Brands on the power of bricks-and-mortar

Inside Retail

At a recent Future50 event hosted by BeautyMatter , Matthew Malin, the founder of Malin + Goetz, Margo Parsiegla, the chief executive officer of Amouage and Amy Errett, the founder and CEO of Madison Reed, spoke about the importance of the in-store shopping experience. In a discussion with BeautyMatter editor Carla Seipp, the brand leaders explained that while e-commerce continues to remain an integral part of retail, nothing will quite replace the customer experience of shopping in a bricks-and

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B&Q Opens New Store in Altrincham Following Homebase Acquisition

365 Retail

B&Q has opened a new 41,000 square foot store at Altrincham Retail Park, marking the first of eight former Homebase locations to be relaunched under the brand. Situated on George Richards Way (WA14 5GR), the store aims to provide home improvement products and services to local customers, including both retail and trade visitors. The new site employs 38 colleagues, 19 of whom transferred from Homebase and 19 who were newly recruited.

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Why the $1.4 billion Versace deal is about more than fashion

Inside Retail

Weeks after speculation swirled through the fashion world, Prada Group has confirmed its acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings in a deal worth $1.375 billion. The transaction, which grants Prada 100 per cent ownership of the flamboyant Milanese house, will bring two of Italys most iconic luxury brands under one roof. The deal is expected to close in the second half of the year, pending regulatory approval.

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Mango Launches New Store at Highcross Leicester

365 Retail

Fashion retailer Mango has opened a new store at Highcross Leicester , becoming the brands only location currently operating in Leicestershire. The store officially launched on 11 April and is located on the upper mall of the city centre destination. The addition builds on Highcross Leicesters expanding fashion line-up, following the recent announcement of new tenants including Asian noodle and sushi brand Maki & Ramen.

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Smart Tools & Strong Teams: A People-First Approach to AI in Sales

Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy

AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.

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Five US small business owners reveal the brutal reality of navigating tariff hikes

Inside Retail

The ongoing trade war between the US and China has effectively put the US stock market through a rollercoasters worth of dips and spikes over the past week. On April 4, the S&P 500 dropped by 6 per cent, before spiking back up by 9.52 per cent on April 9 after President Trump authorised a 90-day pause on the majority of import taxes and lowered the reciprocal tariff rate to 10 per cent, effective immediately.

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Currys boss warns of Chinese ‘dumping’ following Trump tariffs

Retail Gazette

Currys boss Alex Baldock has raised concerns about Chinese products flooding the UK and European markets via platforms such as Amazon, Temu and Shein following higher tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. The chief executive told The Financial Times that there were early signs of stock being diverted into European markets in a straightforward dumping way.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of April 14, 2025

Hyken

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Bridging Generations: How Personalization and Proactivity Shape CX by Brian Higgins (TotalRetail) Heres a strategy to please everyone from every generation.

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M&S Union Square opens new foodhall, café and menswear department

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The store now features a larger foodhall, double its previous size, as well as a brand new Coffee Shop and modern menswear department. The 18,900sq ft fresh market-style foodhall features the full range of M&S food and offers a fresh market feel to food shopping.

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TALA Launches Pop-Up at Anthropologie King’s Road Gallery

365 Retail

Anthropologie has launched a new four-week pop-up at its Kings Road Gallery in Chelsea, showcasing the high-performance activewear of British brand TALA. The activation, which opened on Thursday 10 April, marks TALAs first retail presence in the area and only its second physical location in London. The pop-up presents a curated selection of the brands collections, known for their sustainability and everyday functionality.

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NARS launches Hot Escape – a limited edition collection for cheeks, lips and eyes

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sea. Sun. South of France. Go overboard with a limited-edition collection for eye, cheek, and lip that captures the ease of the coast. Start your golden getaway with four Hot Escape Cheek Palettes; make a sheen all season with glistening Afterglow Lip Oil; and swipe on Total Seduction Eyeshadow sticks lineup of effortless shimmers.

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AI In The Aisles: The Executives Guide To Better In-Store Experiences

Speaker: Steve Worthy, MBA

The rapid rise of AI-powered displays, touchless technology, and sensory marketing is reshaping the future of in-store engagement. Yet for many retail executives, the real challenge is not identifying new tools - it is knowing which signals to trust, which inputs to prioritize, and how to architect decisions that elevate in-store leadership rather than dilute it.

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Delta Air Lines Adds 3 New Domestic Routes, Including 1 From NY to the West. Here Are the Details

Retail Wire

Delta Air Lines is flying to more places.

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Chiquito has launched 2-4-1 desserts offer throughout April

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Chiquito – the UKs favourite Mexican restaurant- is giving guests the sweetest reason to celebrate with 2-for-1 on all desserts throughout April. Whether youre catching up with friends, treating the family, or just giving yourself a well-earned sugar fix, theres no better way to end your meal than with double the dessert for half the […] If y

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Lindt Gets Into the Easter Season With a Full Chocolate Array

Retail Wire

Lindt is a popular chocolatier.

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For The Last of Us: Wrangler teams with hit TV series

Inside Retail

Denim brand Wrangler has collaborated with Sony Pictures Consumer Products for a collection based on the hit TV series The Last of Us. Inspired by the journey of the main characters Joel and Ellie, this all-gender collection will launch in two drops and feature durable, story-driven pieces. The first drop, which launched last week, is a tribute to Jackson, Wyoming the safe haven where Joel and Ellie found a brief reprieve from their harrowing journey in Season 1.

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New Research-Backed Strategies to Empower Managers as Culture & Engagement Leaders

Speaker: Beth Sunshine, SVP, Up Your Culture

When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.

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Mytheresa gets green light to acquire Yoox Net-A-Porter

Retail Gazette

Mytheresa has received regulatory approval from the European Commission to acquire Yoox Net-A-Porter. The deal, announced back in October, is set to close on April 23 and will see the luxury etailers form a new company called LuxExperience. Mytheresa confirmed the news on Friday and unveiled several executive changes for the new entity. The luxury platforms chief executive Michael Kliger will remain as CEO and become managing director for the new group.

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Greens urge Aldi to take on Coles and Woolworths in Tasmania

Inside Retail

The Green party has called on discount grocer Aldi to expand into Tasmania to challenge Coles and Woolworths’ duopoly. A lack of competition means shoppers here are paying at least $15 more on a basket of essential groceries compared to Aldi, which adds up to hundreds of dollars a year,” said Nick McKim, Greens economic justice spokesperson and Tasmanian senator.

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