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Lacoste has collaborated with raincoat brand Mackintosh to create a new collection that “challenges both style and the elements”...
Can Wayfair sustain this upward momentum through 2026 and 2027?...
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Darren Day on how Clarks’ latest campaign allows it to ‘remain true’
By Retail Gazette on September 25th 2026 at 10:10 am
Clarks’ latest campaign asks consumers to reconsider what shoes they wore. Darren Day, Clarks’ chief marketing officer, explains that the ...
Uniqlo set to open second Bath store next spring
Uniqlo is launching a new store at British Land’s Southgate shopping centre in Bath next spring/summer....
Austen & Blake opens new Southampton store
Jewellery retailer Austen & Blake has opened a new store in Southampton at Westquay Shopping Centre....
AO snaps up Jessops from Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones
AO World has acquired specialist camera retailer Jessops from Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones as it looks to broaden its reach beyond its traditio...
poppi’s marketing director on turning Love Island buzz into UK growth
By Retail Gazette on August 10th 2026 at 13:52 pm
poppi is betting on bold branding, a tightly defined Gen Z consumer and culture-led partnerships to stand out in a fiercely competitive category. UK m...
Asda helps to redistribute over one million children’s books
Asda and The Children’s Book Project have celebrated reaching the milestone of one million pre-loved children’s books donated and redistri...
Charles Tyrwhitt celebrates 40th anniversary
British menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt celebrates its 40th anniversary with a new campaign fronted by the brand’s founder Nick Wheeler. The mar...
Superdrug’s COO on its beauty playground “built solely around exploration”
Superdrug recently celebrated the first birthday of its beauty playground concept by launching a series of new brands and products. The concept, ...
Oxfam sells out first eBay Live shopping event
Oxfam has become the latest charity retailer to launch on eBay Live, selling out every item during its debut livestream shopping event. The charity, w...
Primark and Uniqlo turn to clothing repairs in bid to win over Gen Z
Primark, Uniqlo and Levi’s are ramping up repair services and sewing initiatives in a push to attract younger shoppers increasingly interested i...
Bougie foodies: Where and why the luxury grocery trend is taking hold
By Insider Trends on June 23rd 2026 at 08:25 am
Whether we like it or not, we are all a bit bougie now - even if we can’t actually afford it....
Father’s Day Spend Could Set Record of $27.9 Billion This Year — Are There Any Hidden Opportunities for Retailers?
By RetailWire on June 23rd 2026 at 12:59 pm
Can Father's Day provide further retail opportunities?...
Small Businesses Say Fake Reviews Are Running Rampant — Is This True, and What’s the Solution?
Small business are reporting major problem with fake reviews, and suspicions are increasing....
Sephora, Trader Joe’s, and Target See High Stockout Complaints: What’s the Answer?
What does the data say about stockouts, brand integrity, retail success, and shopper tolerance?...
Currys launches ‘Track the Tech’ as 880 million unused tech items sit in homes
By Retail Gazette on June 23rd 2026 at 08:18 am
Currys has launched a new campaign to encourage more consumers to recycle unwanted technology, as research shows a third of Britons are still holding ...
What a social media ban for under-16s might mean for the beauty industry
It occurred to me that this could be a real issue for the beauty industry....
Asda chief customer officer on the supermarket’s latest refresh
By Retail Gazette on May 26th 2026 at 10:01 am
Asda is continuing to push ahead with the second year of its turnaround, as it seeks to win back market share from rival supermarkets. ...
Kingfisher keeps profit outlook despite soft market hitting B&Q sales
Kingfisher has held its full-year profit guidance despite a dip in first-quarter underlying sales, as a soft home improvement market and a late start ...
Retailers warn summer price rises could persist despite Iran ceasefire talks
Retailers have warned that price pressures could continue to hit shoppers throughout the summer, even if ceasefire talks between the US and Iran prove...
Tesco aims to ‘make cooking more accessible’ with new marketing drive
Supermarket chain Tesco has unveiled its new campaign that aims to make cooking more accessible. The campaign won Channel 4’s Diversity in Adver...
Nine in 10 rural retailers hit by crime as theft crisis spreads beyond high streets
Nine in 10 retailers in rural locations have been victims of crime in the past year, new research has found. A survey by commercial insurer NFU Mutual...
Adidas shares rise after London Marathon runners break records in new Adizero shoes
By Retail Gazette on April 29th 2026 at 14:33 pm
Adidas shares climbed on Monday after three athletes wearing the sportswear giant’s latest running shoe delivered record-breaking performances a...
Grind’s brand director Stacey Britt Fitzgerald on building a brand people actually remember
Cult London-based coffee company Grind has a knack for sticking in the mind. There are the instantly recogniseable pink tins on kitchen shelves. The c...
John Lewis unveils exclusive shop-in-shops Korean skincare partnership
By Retail Gazette on April 29th 2026 at 14:34 pm
John Lewis is increasing its investment in beauty by partnering exclusively with Skin Cupid to launch its first Korean beauty shop-in-shops. ...
Vinted valuation soars to €8bn as investors pile into resale boom
Vinted has hit an €8bn valuation after completing an oversubscribed €880m secondary share sale, cementing its status as one of Europe’...
Huggies and Kleenex owner Kimberly-Clark warns oil price surge could add £126m to costs
Kimberly-Clark has warned that sustained higher oil prices could add up to $170m (£126m) in costs in the second half of the year. The Huggies ma...
M&S launches monthly capsule clothing collection
By Retail Gazette on March 26th 2026 at 15:11 pm
M&S has launched its new monthly capsule programme, The Love That Drop....
Inflation hitting ‘every angle’ of retail supply chains, warns CI&T’s Melissa Minkrow
Retailers are once again facing mounting pressure across their supply chains, as inflationary forces build from multiple directions at once....
Prolonged Hormuz closure to hit global chemical output, Fitch warns
The implications extend beyond agriculture. Plastics and chemicals used in packaging, preservation and transport are also exposed to supply shocks, ad...
UK food sector could deliver one billion extra meals, report finds
The UK food and drink manufacturing sector could help deliver more than one billion meals a year to people facing food insecurity, according to new re...
Are parcel lockers becoming a serious supply chain play for retailers?
As retailers face compounding pressure on margins, increasing customer expectations and returns costs, the concept of lockers is beginning to matter f...
A third of consumers would buy directly via generative AI platforms, study finds
One-third of consumers would buy directly through ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms rather than click through to a retailer's website, accordi...
John Lewis, Aldi and Samsung among big names shortlisted for Which? Awards 2026
John Lewis, Aldi and Samsung are among the major retail names shortlisted in the Which? Awards 2026, as the consumer champion unveiled its contenders ...
Next says prices could rise as Iran war increases costs
Next has said that the Middle East conflict could lead to higher prices for its customers....
Usdaw welcomes ‘landmark’ shop worker protection law as Crime and Policing Bill clears Lords
Usdaw has welcomed the passage of the Crime and Policing Bill through its third reading in the House of Lords, hailing the legislation as a landmark m...
Zalando tells customers to cash in pre-owned kids clothing for credit
By Retail Gazette on February 26th 2026 at 11:27 am
German fashion brand Zalando is expanding its pre-owned category to include children’s fashion. ...
The best new retail in New York – February 26
By Insider Trends on February 26th 2026 at 11:34 am
It’s all about flagships this month as big brands recognise the continued significance of big spaces....
The 50 must know retail ideas of 2025
Don’t crumple up 2025 and throw it over your shoulder just yet. Here are 50 retail ideas from the last 12 months that we think you should check ...
Puma, and the future of the store as a test space
What does this mean for store KPIs?...
Atlassian Williams F1 Team appoints M&S as official travel kit partner
Ahead of the 2026 Formula M&S has been named as the Atlassian Williams F1 Team’s official travel kit partner in a multi-year agreement. As p...
Primark expected to name Eoin Tonge as permanent CEO
Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) is “expected” to name Eoin Tonge as the fast fashion retailer’s permanent CEO, accordin...
In Pictures: Lacoste unveils new collection in collaboration with Mackintosh
Lacoste has collaborated with raincoat brand Mackintosh to create a new collection that “challenges both style and the elements”. The coll...
e.l.f Cosmetics unveils second original music album
e.l.f Cosmetics has unveiled its second original music compilation album as part of its commitment to ’empowering the next generation’ of ...
AI shoppers convert 20% better than traditional traffic as retail habits shift
UK shoppers arriving at retailers through AI platforms are converting at a significantly higher rate than those coming from traditional online channel...
As Target Releases its Private Label Cookbook, Should Competitors Consider Their Options?
By RetailWire on August 10th 2026 at 13:56 pm
What can other retailers learn from Target's private label cookbook play?...
What’s Next For Wayfair as US Growth Shows Promise?
As BNPL Loans for Essentials (Including Groceries) Soar, Is This a Sign of Stress or Consumer Adoption?
Are the stats around BNPL worrying, or simply a sign of increased adoption?...
How Important Are Packaging, Unboxings, and Included Materials in Retail Products Today?
How important are the elements of packaging, unboxings, and included materials in today's retail sphere?...
Can Vans Become Cool Again, Heading Off a Perceived Decline in Popularity?
Will Gap’s New Fragrance Collection Succeed in Leveraging 1990s Nostalgia?
Will Gap's new fragrance lineup succeed?...
Is Kroger’s CEO Right About the Grocer’s Problems, and What Are the Best Solutions?
Does Kroger's CEO have the right diagnosis of the grocer's problems, as well as the correct solutions?...
How Much Opportunity Is There for Brands and Retailers As America 250 Draws Near?
Will America 250 provide a platform beyond the immediate for brands and retailers to be noticed?...
Can QVC Use TikTok Shop As a Springboard To Flourish While Navigating Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?
Can a heavy bet on TikTok Shop give QVC what it needs to flourish after Chapter 11 proceedings?...
What Should Brand Positioning Look Like as Consumers’ Preferred Sociopolitical Values Show Deep Rifts?
Should brands be involved in sociopolitical positioning, or is it better to stay neutral?...
Will College Students Buy What Bed Bath & Beyond Is Aiming To Sell Them?
Can Bed Bath & Beyond successfully attract college student spend with this latest campaign?...
What’s the Secret To Capturing Attention (and Spend) in Today’s Beauty Market?
By RetailWire on May 26th 2026 at 10:12 am
With beauty showing signs of vibrant growth and consumer spend, what's the secret to success?...
C-Stores Face Consumer Disinterest Due to High Prices, But Can Private Label Turn Things Around?
Can private label offerings cut consumer wariness over c-store pricing?...
What’s Behind the ‘Revenge Shopping’ Taking Place, Despite an ‘Unaffordable’ Economy?
What are the primary motivators behind consumers remaining locked in on "revenge shopping"?...
What Does a Michaels Push Into Party Supplies Mean for the Staples and Party City Team-Up?
With earlier coverage and discussion covering last month’s news that Staples would be expanding its Party City store-in-store partnership drawin...
Are the Stars Finally Aligned for Target To Recapture its Former ‘Aura’ Ahead of Q1 2026 Earnings?
With so many new initiatives, products, executives, and strategies enacted in the last year, is Target finally pushing into reclaiming its former glor...
Which Retail Jobs Are Most Threatened by AI Replacements?
Are management figures in retail the first to be threatened as AI matures (and takes jobs)?...
Which Brands Have the Most Opportunity Around the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Which brands could seriously score during the upcoming World Cup?...
Will Subway’s First-Ever Value Menu Impress Guests (Or Is it Too Little, Too Late)?
By RetailWire on April 29th 2026 at 14:51 pm
Is Subway's first-ever value menu a big play, or too little, too late?...
What Does Being a ‘Trustworthy’ Company or Brand Actually Mean in Retail?
What does trust actually mean in retail, and what are the top players doing right?...
How Much Untapped Opportunity Remains in Cruise Retail?
By RetailWire on March 26th 2026 at 15:21 pm
Are brands and retailers missing out on an opportunity on cruise ships?...
Is the Porch Piracy Problem Being Properly Addressed?
Porch piracy continues to be a serious concern for both U.S. consumers and retailers, according to the latest report issued by Omnisend. Combining its...
Will Businesses Invite Walmart Tradespeople To Fix Their Equipment?
Will Walmart's push into facilities repair and maintenance work?...
How Can Independent Retailers Improve ‘Shop Local’ Consumer Intent?
How can smaller retailers leverage the "shop local" movement to cultivate more interest?...
Can Traditional (and Discount) Grocery Stores Survive an Ongoing Squeeze?
Grocery stores are seeing a significant shift in loyalty and spend. What's the next move?...
Is the Party City and Staples Partnership Cause for Celebration?
Does the Staples team-up with Party City make sense?...
Will Shoppers Ever Stop Second-Guessing AI Brand Recommendations?
Will consumers ever actually trust AI recommendations?...
Is Sephora a Threat to the East Village?
Could a new Sephora location disrupt an iconic community?...
Has Same-Day Delivery Become an Expectation Across Retail?
Are expectations around retail delivery speed in flux?...
Should IKEA Be Flattening Management?
Should IKEA be trimming down its management headcount?...
Will Amazon Prime Members Pay for 1-Hour and 3-Hour Delivery?
Is it likely that Amazon customers will shell out extra for ultra-fast delivery?...
How Can Retailers Avoid Marketing Fatigue and Inspire Deeper Shopper Loyalty?
By RetailWire on February 26th 2026 at 11:42 am
Based on recent data, how can retailers dial in marketing messages and avoid shopper fatigue?...
Should Aritzia Be Buying Fred Segal?
Is it wise for Aritzia to purchase Fred Segal?...
How Can Retailers Best Address Current US Shopper Psychology and Habits?
Given the most recent data on U.S. shopper habits and psychology, how can retailers adapt to fit?...
What Benefits Will Amazon Offer for Bath & Body Works?
Joining a few other vertically-operated retailers, Bath & Body Works opened its first storefront on Amazon’s U.S. platform. Bath & Body ...
Why Do Shoppers Prefer Trader Joe’s, Kwik Trip, and Sam’s Club Over Competitors?
What sets the category leaders, per the ACSI report, apart from their lagging competition?...
Mass Retailers, Including Walmart, Tie Grocers on Penetration For the First Time: What’s Next?
Walmart and other mass-channel retailers are reaching dominant penetration levels. What's next?...
Why Have Gourmet Grocers Become Social Clubs?
Gourmet grocers are leaning into the experience....
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Andrew Bolton, OBE, Announced as the Recipient of the 2024 Markopoulos Award
By Visual Market Retail on January 27th 2025 at 11:03 am
Presented this year to Andrew Bolton, OBE, Curator in Charge, The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art....
Marc Jacobs and Nordstrom JOY Pop-Up – The Corner Store, NYC
By Millennium Signs & Displays on September 11th 2025 at 10:23 am
Our team partnered with Marc Jacobs to bring the JOY capsule collection to life at Nordstrom’s Corner store in NYC....
The Markopoulos Award 2023 Presented this year to Peter Marino, FAIA
By Visual Market Retail on February 22nd 2024 at 12:44 pm
It is named in honor of the late Andrew Markopoulos, whose tenure as senior vice president of visual merchandising and store design for the department...
5 Ways Self-Service Technology Can Improve Customer Satisfaction
By elo on August 30th 2022 at 05:50 am
When we talk about disruptive technology, we’re referring to game-changing innovations that completely transform how customers approach a produc...
Lozier+CASI at the Modex 2022 Show
By Lozier+CASI on September 30th 2021 at 01:06 am
Lozier+CASI -Modex 2022 Show, the premier supply chain experience at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, March 28-31. See us in booth C3580 ...
How touchscreens and barcode scanners transformed this showroom
By elo on August 30th 2022 at 05:51 am
Interior designers rely on Kravet as the source of high-end textiles they can use to transform a piece of furniture or an entire home. With thousands ...
Lozier+CASI at the NRF2022 Retail Big Show
By Lozier+CASI on September 30th 2021 at 01:00 am
Lozier+CASI will be at the NRF2022 Retail Big Show, January 16-18 at the newly expanded Jacob K. Javits Center in NYC. Come to booth 1445 to see our e...
Experiential Retail: Blending Digital & Physical
By elo on August 30th 2022 at 05:46 am
As confined consumers return to the outside world they’re seeking the best blend of digital convenience and hands-on engagement. To ensure they ...
Why you need mobile-to-fixed technology
By elo on August 30th 2022 at 05:53 am
Self service retail and hospitality strategies and the convenience it enables have revolutionized the way business is conducted. McKinsey & Co. re...
Nahanco - 5 Nationally Known Products You Probably Didn’t Know Were Made Here
By Upcountry Magazine on July 27th 2021 at 02:07 am
Have you ever found yourself in a retail dressing room, wondering where the store gets its hangers from? Probably not. But, there’s a pretty goo...
Recycled Acrylic Provides Sustainability Boost at Retail
By Recrylic.com on August 5th 2021 at 06:24 am
Acrylic Design Associates – the recognized leader in creating world-class retail displays, signage and precision OEM products – announced ...
Twin Cities-based Companies First to Use Recycled Acrylic to Help Meet Sustainability Goals
By Recrylic on April 20th 2022 at 00:25 am
MINNEAPOLIS – Two top Twin Cities-based companies, Life Time and Lunds & Byerlys, are working to reduce their carbon footprints and landfill...
PAVE Rising Star - Nomination Deadline
By PAVE Global on October 12th 2023 at 14:51 pm
A Rising Star is a young professional who has exhibited outstanding leadership in the brand environment industry....
PAVE Gala
By Pave Global on October 12th 2023 at 14:26 pm
This year PAVE Global celebrates 30 years of mentorship, inspiration, and connection- making this edition of the PAVE Gala extraordinarily special! Du...
5 of London’s best summer retail pop-ups
By Insider Trends on August 10th 2026 at 14:00 pm
Forget selling - London’s summer pop-ups are about places for consumers to get together....
The best new retail in Shanghai – July 2026
Evolution takes centre stage in Shanghai this month as brands explore new concepts....
H&M, Gudren Sjoden, and the strange stupidity of sustainability ratings
There's a fundamental problem with how we perceive sustainability in retail....
Should some retailers just be left to die?
Do something new and extraordinary, or just rest in peace....
Walmart Gets Serious About Training Frontline Workers in AI — Are There Any Downsides?
Are there any unforeseen downsides which may emerge concerning Walmart's AI training plan?...
Can (and How Might) Walmart Take a Bite Out of DoorDash and Uber Eats’ Market Share as it Partners With Subway?
Walmart dips a toe into the food delivery market. Will it eventually be a major player?...
How department stores are losing a rigged game
By Insider Trends on May 22nd 2026 at 14:34 pm
A model built for the past that seems incredibly difficult to drag into the future....
AI’s impact on retail property: The only way is up
As with all things, it's the output that matters most....
The Retail Technology Show 2026 and the truth about tech’s impact
By Insider Trends on April 29th 2026 at 13:49 pm
With no new hyped technology, this year’s RTS highlighted where impact really comes from....
Bookselling, and why modern retail isn’t all doom and gloom
The buying experience in 2026 is remarkable - and we perhaps don’t acknowledge often enough how lucky we are....
Shoppers are bringing their digital behaviours to the store. How should retailers respond?
What does this mean for retailer’s store experiences? How do they engage a smartphone glued consumer?...
Why The Works’ decision to stop selling online matters
By Insider Trends on March 26th 2026 at 15:30 pm
It’s not just fascinating but entirely logical in this particular corner of retail - for a number of notable reasons....
The best new retail in London – March 2026
Beauty retail continues to gain momentum in London with some curiously high-concept openings this month....
Gap, and the challenge of nostalgic storytelling
Attracting engagement in the long term will take more than simply retelling old stories again and again....
Should Grocers Pay Online Influencers?
What should the relationship between grocers and influencers look like?...
Will Google’s Pomelli Photoshoot Live up to the Hype for Retail SMBs?
Will Pomelli's Photoshoot tool be a game-changer for retail SMBs?...
My favourite toy stores in the world
What I think is at the heart of creating memorable retail spaces - and namely, toy stores....
NRF, Dick’s Sporting Goods and the all-importance of balance
Why retail needs perspectives that reflect this complex and distinctly non-binary industry...
The best Christmas pop-ups of 2025 – Part 2
Christmas pop-ups continue apace, with retailers in the US, Spain and Japan launching exciting new spaces for you to get your festive inspo from....
The Best New Retail in Paris – August 2025
By Insider Trends on August 20th 2025 at 15:34 pm
Paris has attracted more luxury fashion and beauty brands, from fusing architectural and design styles to making fashion an exhibition. Read on for th...
Interval, and why retail doesn’t understand community
By Insider Trends on December 11th 2025 at 11:37 am
A great independent retail story...
The Best New Retail in Seoul – August 2025
With the growing popularity of Korean beauty, music and style, Seoul is now one of the most popular destinations for new brands hoping to capitalise o...
The Best New Retail in London – July 2025
London retailers are embracing collaboration this month, partnering with brands, bands, and local businesses to appeal to consumers....
The Best New Retail in New York – July 2025
By Insider Trends on July 22nd 2025 at 12:26 pm
New York culture is attractive to brands looking to find customers interested in high end fashion and niche fragrances, with stores launching this mon...
The Best New Retail in China – July 2025
This month, brands are turning away from retro-influenced trends to adopt a more futuristic style for their new stores in China....
The store as verification in a digitally saturated world
A spot in Sephora isn’t just a marketing and sales boost. It now says to the customer that you’re legitimate....
The Best New Retail in Paris – July 2025
Brands continue to flock to Paris this month for a touch of elegance, incorporating French influences throughout their store designs....
Normal, Søstrene Grene and the strange appeal of “prison stores”
Welcome to the prison store - a format that makes little sense in the context of modern life, and yet continues to be wildly successful....
The Best New Retail in Asia – July 2025
Asia is renowned for its use of innovative technology in retail stores but the new stores opening this month are also keen to demonstrate their herita...
Labubu, and why queueing is interesting to the quick commerce generation.
Young people - a generation brought up in a world where queueing in retail has been designed out - are choosing to queue....
The Best New Retail in London – June 2025.
Fashion and beauty brands are the most popular retail spaces to find in London this month, opening unique spaces that complement or contrast with thei...
Shoptalk Europe debrief: Less AI, more shop talk.
By Insider Trends on June 19th 2025 at 16:01 pm
Retail conferences have to reflect the brilliant diversity of interests and personalities we see within the industry itself....
New Balance, Gant and the challenge of going back to your roots.
Revamps ought to be a moment to try to break out of saturation somehow - even just in that store, just in that moment....
The Best New Retail in New York – June 2025
New York’s lively culture retains an attraction for many brands looking to launch in the US, with a number of brands this month opening their fi...
The Best New Retail in the US – May 2025
By Insider Trends on May 28th 2025 at 14:21 pm
The expansiveness of the US feeds a lot of variety in retail design and space, especially when it comes to making a store reflect the local surroundin...
Why the perfect path to purchase starts with being seen
In a fast-evolving retail landscape, understanding who your customers are and knowing how they behave is more crucial than ever....
The Best New Retail in Paris – May 2025
If you’re going to open a retail store in Paris, you better do it in style – like our favourite new retail spaces from this month....
The Best New Retail in London – May 2025
Once again, London has an eclectic range of stores opening this month, reflecting the varying culture across the capital, from luxury and boutique to ...
The new homes of department store shoppers
This isn’t everything for everyone. This is the right things, just for you....
Would Recording In-Store Associates Help as a Training Tool?
By RetailWire on November 26th 2025 at 17:08 pm
Ethosphere is banking on AI-driven recordings of in-store associate practices as the next big thing in retail. Will this play out as planned?...
The Best New Retail in Japan – May 2025
Japan is known for its innovation in retail stores, particularly personalisation and technology. However, technology was not a focus for stores this m...
