Retail Focus
MARCH 14, 2025
Ghalia BOUSTANI. Retail Consultant | Published Author | Podcast Host Luxury brands have long been synonymous with exclusivity, craftsmanship, and an aspirational lifestyle. Over the past decade, however, the very definition of luxury has evolved beyond material products to encompass immersive experiences, with gastronomy emerging as a central player in this transformation.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 14, 2025
Microsoft has partnered with Curated for You to incorporate AI-powered fashion suggestions into everyday conversations in its AI assistant, Copilot. Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered tool that integrates with various Microsoft applications and services including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and the Microsoft Edge browser offering users a conversational chat interface to generate content, provide insights and automate tasks.
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Retail Wire
MARCH 14, 2025
Dollar General and Walmart have both issued warnings about the fiscal health of low-income consumers.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 14, 2025
Its no secret that attracting and keeping retail talent is becoming ever more difficult. To tackle this challenge, luxury giant LVMH s North American division has taken its recruiting efforts straight to the source colleges and universities. At LVMH, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and the longevity of our brands depends on attracting the most talented and passionate individuals , said Gena Smith, Chief Human Resources Officer at LVMH North America in comments shared with Ret
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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.
Inside Retail
MARCH 14, 2025
Donatella Versace will step down as chief creative officer of the brand and assume the role of chief brand ambassador on April 1. Todays announcements were part of a thoughtful succession plan for Versace, said John D Idol, chairman and CEO of Capri Holdings. Since 1997, Donatella has led the creative vision for the House of Versace and played an integral role in the companys global success.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 14, 2025
The emergence of AI-powered platforms has ignited a profound shift in how we interact with technology and the trajectory of the search landscape. While Google remains the dominant driver of organic website traffic for retailers, AI-powered platforms ChatGPT, Perplexity AI, Microsoft Copilot, Meta AI, ByteDance and others are claiming their stake and increasing bot traffic to websites.
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Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 14, 2025
Following the successful debut of its initial large-format store in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette, Ill. in May 2024 , Wayfair will open its second large-format store next year in Atlanta. The 150,000-square-foot space, located within the District at Howell Mill shopping center in Atlantas Upper Westside neighborhood, will offer furniture, home dcor, housewares, appliances and home improvement essentials.
Retail Gazette
MARCH 14, 2025
Waitrose has confirmed the locations of the first two convenience stores it is opening this year, alongside proposals to refurbish 20 of its existing stores under its 1bn investment plan. The upmarket grocer will launch new Little Waitrose shops in Southwick, West Sussex and St Andrews, Bristol before the end of the summer, The Grocer reported. Further new site locations will be unveiled during the year.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 14, 2025
Build-A-Bear Workshop is planning a multi-levelretail-tainmentexperience that will open in the first half of 2026 at the Icon Park entertainment complex in Orlando, Fla. The move is part of a multi-year strategic evolution and expansion of Build-A-Bear’s nearly 600 -store footprint, particularly in tourist and hospitality destinations. Construction of the experience at Icon Park is slated to begin later this year under the vision of design firm Chute Gerdeman , which also designed the FAO
Retail Gazette
MARCH 14, 2025
Screwfix is planning to open 35 more stores across the UK and Ireland by the end of January 2026. The retailer said the new shops, which will create more than 400 jobs, will mostly comprise of its new small-format Screwfix City concept. The stores located in higher footfall areas offer a range of more than 3,000 essential products via click and collect, with an additional 48,000 items available online for next day collection.
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A1 Retail
MARCH 14, 2025
Screwfix, the omnichannel retailer, has announced plans to open up to 35 new stores across the UK and Ireland by the end of January 2026, creating more than 400 jobs in local communities. Hyper-convenience from store to door The ambitious store opening strategy is spearheaded by its recently launched new store format, Screwfix City. Screwfix opened seven City stores in FY24 (1 st Feb 2024 31 st Jan 2025), with plans for this to form the majority of new openings in FY25.
Retail Gazette
MARCH 14, 2025
H&M has unveiled its newly refurbished Home flagship on Londons Regent Street as the fashion giant continues its store upgrade programme. The retailer said its 700 sqm store embodies contemporary design, warmth and inspiration and described it as a paradise for all interior and home lovers. The flagship features a new refined design concept, with a blend of creamy whites, light wood and black accents alongside stone textures, stainless steel and chrome.
A1 Retail
MARCH 14, 2025
Shaftesbury Capital has announced two new signings on James Street with a UK flagship store for lifestyle and performance footwear brandSaucony, and Swiss watchmaker,Swatch.The duo of signings plays a crucial role in further strengthening James Street, one of Covent Gardens leading retail hubs and a key gateway to the neighbourhood. Saucony, the global lifestyle performance-running brand that fuses innovation, style and culture, has signed at 4 James Street for its flagship UK store, spanning 3,
Retail Wire
MARCH 14, 2025
Walmart self-checkout is facing some pushback in Washington state.
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Category Management is a cornerstone of a successful retail strategy. While it promotes collaboration between manufacturers and retailers to optimize category performance, challenges persist in its effective implementation due to hurdles in communication and collaboration across teams and partners, and more. In this guide, we outline five essential strategies for success in 2025 that will touch on all the essential pieces of a successful strategy and implementation.
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Supermalt has launched a new Design Your Can competition in collaboration with the Windrush Generation Legacy Association (WGLA) to give emerging designers an exciting opportunity to showcase their work. Synonymous with Afro-Caribbean history and culture, the brand is looking for budding creatives who are resilient and hardworkingyet often underrepresent
Wiser
MARCH 14, 2025
The Complex Role of a Category Manager Category Managers sit at the center of a high stakes balancing act. They are responsible for building a profitable, well-curated product assortment while ensuring pricing, promotions, and merchandising strategies align with business objectives. Every product decision carries weight. Misreading consumer demand could mean investing in the wrong products, missing a key trend, or failing to pull underperforming SKUs before they drain profitability.
A1 Retail
MARCH 14, 2025
BOXHALL City, a new elevated food hall concept from BOXPARK, announces its full line-up of 13 F&B brands. The line-up brings together global cuisines, independent concepts and established favourites under one roof. Brands include pioneering plant-based restaurant Club Mexicana, independent bakery Sourdough Sophia and St James Indian restaurant Farzi.
Retail Wire
MARCH 14, 2025
Since announcing the closure of every store, JOANN has stopped taking gift cards as payment.
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Retail Gazette
MARCH 14, 2025
Shein has publicly confirmed plans to float on the stock market for the first time, with the London Stock Exchange thought to be the preferred location. Executive chairman Donald Tang told The Times that he wanted the fashion giant to embrace theaccountability and transparency of being a public company. Tang refused to comment on the timing, valuation and destination of a listing, but stated that Shein would list whenever its appropriate.
Retail Wire
MARCH 14, 2025
Forever 21 is closer than ever to closing more stores.
365 Retail
MARCH 14, 2025
Harvey Norman has confirmed its continued UK expansion with the announcement of a new store and UK headquarters at Gracechurch, Royal Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. The multinational home and lifestyle retailer has signed a 20-year lease for a 53,000 sq. ft. retail space, marking a significant addition to the shopping centre. The site, previously home to British Home Stores (BHS) until its closure in 2016, will be transformed into a state-of-the-art retail destination.
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With just over three months until the EUs European Accessibility Acts highly anticipated implementation date, new research by Storyblok reveals that only 25% of European businesses say they are fully prepared to comply with the Acts provisions.
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Retail Wire
MARCH 14, 2025
UFC and Dave & Buster's continue their collab with a new UFC Challenge Game.
365 Retail
MARCH 14, 2025
Danish menswear brand Jack & Jones has officially opened its latest UK store at Silverburn , further enhancing the retail destinations fashion offering. Known for its premium denim and contemporary menswear, the brand brings its signature style to Glasgow shoppers with a diverse collection of essentials, including high-quality jeans, tailored suits, and premium leather goods.
Retail Wire
MARCH 14, 2025
Burger King is giving customers a chance to get their favorite side for free.
Retail Dive
MARCH 14, 2025
The company issued a going concern statement citing challenges related to liquidity and existing debt.
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Retail Wire
MARCH 14, 2025
Macy's welcomes Good American Jeans to its family of products.
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The global, award-winning babycare brand, Rascals, is expanding its UK presence with a new listing at Morrisons. Since exclusively launching at Tesco in 2018, Rascals has become a go-to choice for thousands of parents, known for its high-quality nappies, nappy pants and wipes that keep little ones clean, comfortable and dry.
Retail Wire
MARCH 14, 2025
Bath & Body Works has revamped its stores to create a more hands-on shopping experience.
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In St Johns, Worcester, Alans Fishing Tackle is bracing for a challenge as Angling Direct have plans to open a branch down the road. Angling Direct has over 50 stores in the UK and provides a range of fishing gear.
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