Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2025

On International Biodiversity Day, the Australian and New Zealand arm of Kelloggs shifted attention from cereal boxes to soil beds, launching an awareness campaign designed to address a growing gap in public understanding around soil health and its direct connection to food security and supply chain resilience. For FMCG retailers and suppliers, the initiative marks a compelling case for deeper investment in sustainable sourcing and consumer education.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 1, 2025

Disney Cruise Line is setting its sights on the Gulf Coast with an aggressive expansion strategy that promises to transform Galveston into a year-round departure hub. Building on recent onboard innovations like the Destinys bold new theme and the fan-favorite Dine and Play youth dining option the line is now eyeing a dedicated, full-scale presence in Texas by the end of 2026.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2025

The Articore Group, owner of online marketplaces Redbubble.com and TeePublic.com, has announced Vivek Kumar as its new group CEO and US-based director Robin Mendelson as chair of the board. Previously CEO of marketplaces, Kumar will succeed Martin Hosking as group CEO. As a result, Hosking will be leaving the company immediately. Kumar joined the group in 2022 as CEO of TeePublic and was appointed CEO of marketplaces after two years.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 1, 2025

Carnival Cruise Line is best known for its family-friendly atmosphere, affordable fares, and wide range of onboard activities. Yet, beginning this August, the worlds largest cruise operator is dipping its toes into adults-only territory with a series of SEA sailings short for Sailings Exclusively for Adults. Heres what you need to know about this casino-focused experiment and why Carnival insists its core family ethos remains unchanged.

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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.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2025

On an early spring evening in Shanghais Xintiandi district, the EP Yaying show was already packed before the first model appeared. With its theme of Ya (Elegance), EP Yayings Autumn/Winter 2025 collection opened this seasons Shanghai Fashion Week, together with an alluring performance by a traditional Kunqu Opera singer and a guitar soloist. Structured in three acts Elegant Realm, Elegant Melody, and Elegant Motion the show unfolded not as a conventional fashion presentation but as a slow, cin

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365 Retail

JUNE 1, 2025

Holland & Barrett has launched a new wellness app, H&B&Me , designed to support users in making long-term health changes. The platform centres on biological age, using it as a measure to guide personalised recommendations aimed at improving wellbeing. The app calculates biological age through a model built on 400 million person-years of research, comparing it to a users actual age.

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365 Retail

JUNE 1, 2025

Floritta , a London-based florist, has entered into a new delivery partnership with Uber Direct , Ubers white-label delivery platform, following a successful trial earlier this year. The agreement will allow Floritta to provide both on-demand and scheduled deliveries of its range of bouquets, hampers, balloons and gift sets throughout the year. The service, which leverages the same technology and courier infrastructure that supports Uber Eats , aims to meet rising consumer expectations for speed

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2025

Australian shoppers are expected to spend $10.5 billion during mid-year to end-of-financial-year (EOFY) sales, marking a $400 million (3.9 per cent) increase from last year. Joint research from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and Roy Morgan shows consumers are keen to take advantage of big-ticket and seasonal items or tax-deductible purchases.

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 1, 2025

Tesco is considering shutting some of its stores an hour earlier after being hit with a 235m increase in staff costs following changes to National Insurance contributions. The supermarket chain is thought to be trialling shorter opening hours at its Express convenience stores, closing at 10pm instead of 11pm. The retailer is understood to have fewer employees on shift when the stores are open, The Telegraph reported.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2025

Global corporations like Apple or Mattel are well equipped to understand and comply with standards applicable to their consumer products because they are used to producing items en masse, with huge teams monitoring product safety standards and policy and regulatory compliance. You rarely see them make mistakes. But if you’re a young, start-up, or a family-run business who sees an opportunity to get a product onto the market on your own, or you’re importing something from a cheaper pr

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JUNE 1, 2025

The Entertainer has announced that the opening of its new Generation 5 concept store at Bluewater was the most successful in the toy retailers 45-year history. The launch, which took place on Saturday 24 May, drew over 10,000 visitors across the bank holiday weekend and generated record-breaking sales figures. The highly anticipated store attracted long queues on opening day, with lines stretching through the mall to the doors of John Lewis.

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Retail Times

JUNE 1, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This summer, Ted Baker introduces its latest olfactory statement for men: Tailored by Ted Baker a new duo of Eau de Parfums inspired by the sharp sophistication of modern menswear. Tailored AmberandTailored Woodare crafted with the same attention to detail as a perfectly fitted suit from the crisp opening notes to the rich, […] If you want more i

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365 Retail

JUNE 1, 2025

Moss has officially reopened its flagship store on Oxford Street West, unveiling a major refurbishment aimed at elevating the brands customer experience. Spanning 5,038 sq ft across three floors, the redesigned store reflects Mosss evolution into a modern, omni-channel retailer while remaining rooted in its tailoring heritage. The relaunch on Tuesday 27 May 2025 marks a significant milestone for the brand, with CEO Brian Brick stating: Men today dont just want to look goodthey want to feel confi

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Retail Times

JUNE 1, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Cult jewellery brand Astrid & Miyu, known for its customisable and stackable designs, is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever Cosmic Airstream – a unique pop-up experience celebrating the arrival of the new Birthstone Collection and expanding charms category.

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JUNE 1, 2025

Danish lifestyle retailer Sstrene Grene is set to expand its UK footprint with a new store opening in Wimbledon this summer. The upcoming location, situated in the heart of the areas shopping district, will offer the brands signature blend of Scandinavian-inspired homewares and its calming retail concept to shoppers in Southwest London. The Wimbledon store is the latest in a series of openings for the brand in the capital, joining a growing number of London locations.

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Retail Customer Experience

JUNE 1, 2025

Retailers can create memorable shopping experiences by blending digital and in-store touchpoints, focusing on emotional connection, interactivity, and personalization. Features like virtual try-ons, loyalty programs, and thoughtful follow-ups help deepen engagement.

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365 Retail

JUNE 1, 2025

The Boulevard has announced that BPerfect will continue trading at its Banbridge outlet centre for the remainder of 2025, following what the scheme described as one of its most successful store launches to date. Since opening in April, the cosmetics brands debut outlet store has attracted high volumes of shoppers, drawn in by discounts of up to 90% off RRP across core ranges and seasonal bundles.

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 1, 2025

Aldis UK boss Giles Hurley has criticised the UK’s complex planning system and objections from competitors for stalling new store openings and job creation. The supermarket chief executive said a once straightforward 12-week planning process had now extended to a process which can take up to three years. Theres a number of hurdles in the way of moving at the pace wed like to.

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Intelligence Node

JUNE 1, 2025

Musk’s XAI Reportedly Planning Chatbot App Rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT Game On: Chime offers gamified financial education through partnership with Zogo However, the researchers argued that customer service is the. The post chime chatbot 1 appeared first on Blog.

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