Michaels debuts new store format at 3 locations
The spaces include revamped department layouts, new personalization services and a self-checkout queue exclusive to rewards members.
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As Lululemon AI chief exits, analysts ‘increasingly concerned’ about turnover
Ranju Das, who held his role for less than a year, is leaving just a month before incoming chief Heidi O’Neill is set to start.
Oxfam’s retail director on why shop-floor expertise remains central to digital growth
As Oxfam expands into rental and livestream shopping, retail director Rachel Cosgrove-Pearce explains why its stores and volunteers remain the engine behind its digital growth…
French Connection launches new store at Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Leeds
French Connection has launched a new store at Frasers Plus Designer Outlet in Leeds. The new 2,257 sq ft shop provides shoppers with a “contemporary shopping environment” with…
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[Interview] “The right choices aren’t always the easiest” (Jean-David Thumelaire, Bel Group Benelux)
Cheese maker Bel Group is transforming into a snack company that aims to help consumers make the transition to healthier and more sustainable eating habits. “We can be part of the…
HelloFresh feels the impact of meal kit slow down
HelloFresh group revenue fell to around €1.5 billion in the second quarter of 2026, down from €1.7 billion a year earlier, as it faced fewer orders. Orders volumes dropped to…
Should retailers ban smart glasses from their stores?
In 2021, Ray-Ban and Meta joined forces to release the latest evolution in wearable technology – the ‘smart glasses’. In the intervening years, smart glasses have transformed…
TWE reports sales slump in full-year results
Treasury Wine Estate’s (TWE) net sales revenue decreased by 12.8 per cent to approximately £1.3bn, due to reduced shipments across all divisions. The company’s gross profit went…
EXCLUSIVE: Asda launches wholesale offer for independent retailers including new ‘Asda Convenience’ format
Trials of the partnership are underway with a convenience chain in the Glasgow area
Spanish Supermarkets Face Refrigeration Overhaul, Study Finds
New EU fluorinated gas (F-gas) regulations are inspiring Spanish supermarkets and stores to overhaul their refrigeration systems.
Grocery Outlet’s value image is improving with shoppers, CEO says
Key adjustments the discount grocer made to its opportunistic supply and low-price messaging have boosted its financial results, Jason Potter told investors.
Frasers Group acquires luxury retailer Harvey Nichols
Deal includes six UK stores and 1,000 staff but excludes OXO Tower restaurant