Essential Retail News
Design showcase: an 'out of this world' launch scheme for Adidas
Launch activation for Adidas highlighted partnership with International Space Station
North Fish to open debut UK branch at Bullring
Polish restaurant brand North Fish to kickstart international expansion with UK branches
LED lighting en vogue in retail amid rising energy cost concerns
Half of UK retailers installed LED lighting in their businesses in 2019, as energy cost concerns continue to mount across the industry.
Retailers cautiously increase Christmas delivery times
Despite overestimating delivery times retailers are struggling to meet fulfilment promises.
UK click & collect users to grow 8.2% in 2019
New research shows click & collect in the UK will grow by 8.2% year on year in 2019, although the rate of growth is slowing.
Virgin Holidays brings new features to latest store
Latest Virgin Holidays store at Liverpool ONE includes a hidden cinema
Self-service train station boutique for Nespresso
Nespresso targets commuters with new self-service store at London station
Shoppers crave exciting shopping environments, says new report
Nearly two-thirds of consumers would choose to shop elsewhere if a retailer doesn’t provide an “exciting shopping environment”.
Flux snares five new foodie partners for digital receipts
Ed's Easy Diner, Slim Chickens, Giraffe, Japan Centre, and Sakagura Steak Kitchen & Sake Bar are the latest companies to introduce digital receipt software from Flux.
Online retail sales soar in November but have they peaked too soon?
Despite underwhelming forecasts and several retailer boycotts, the discount days in November helped online sales for the month rise by 16.4%.
Farfetch launches latest start-up accelerator programme
Farfetch says applications for the fourth iteration of its start-up accelerator programme are open as it looks to tap into the latest tech and fashion innovation.
H Samuel and Ernest Jones owner appoints new digital director
Signet Jewelers names experienced UK eCommerce leader Matthew Gratze as its new digital director.
