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What do supermarkets stand to gain from hosting parcel lockers?

Parcel lockers are everywhere now – outside supermarkets, in petrol stations, by train lines – and the numbers back this…

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How is Westfield’s new Health and Wellness Village reshaping retail spaces

Westfield London has announced the opening of its new Wellness Village, in a move to cater to the growing demand…

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Ann Summers and Maplin launch virtual storefronts through Deliveroo

Deliveroo has announced the launch of a new virtual store concept for retailers, with Ann Summers and Maplin Electronics named…

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Will Mytheresa’s acquisition of YNAP create a leader in digital luxury?

Mytheresa’s acquisition of Yoox Net-A-Porter will bring together Mytheresa, Net-A-Porter, Mr Porter, Yoox, and The Outnet under the banner of…

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Four D2C trends to watch in 2025

Personalisation Personalisation has long been a buzzword in retail, but in 2025 it is becoming a baseline consumer expectation, with…

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Are consumers stuck in an endless cycle of ‘aesthetic’ dupes?

The retail landscape is increasingly defined by a relentless cycle of “aesthetic” dupes – fast, trend-driven products designed to mimic…

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WHSmith’s high street exit: what it means for the retail industry

After more than 230 years as a staple of British high streets, WHSmith is considering selling off its entire high…

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Today’s news in brief-4/2/25

Shein’s planned £50bn London IPO is under threat due to potential US tariff reforms and ongoing allegations of forced labor…

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How retailers can maximise donations this Christmas

The festive season is known for being a time of celebration, indulgence, and generosity but for many, it’s also a…

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AllSaints set to continue global expansion with new store openings

AllSaints, the global contemporary fashion brand, is set to continue to expand globally with the opening of new stores in…

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