Essential Retail News
11:11: Tmall Global to livestream brand events in warehouses
Tmall Global targets more overseas brands for 11:11 shopping festival, and plans livestreaming from bonded warehouses to fuel consumer interest.
Smart checkout tech will process $387bn in 2025, says study
Smart checkout technology will process $387 billion in 2025 – up from $2 billion in 2020, according to new research.
Co-op introduces zero-emission same day delivery
Co-op partners with delivery firm Pinga, allowing residents in East London to have groceries delivered by foot, bicycle, or electric scooter.
Online sales dip slightly as in-store records best figures since February
The BDO's latest High Street Sales Tracker finds a sustained shift to eCommerce in August, although this is a slight dip compared to recent months.
Levi’s introduces new digital experiences to target back-to-school season
Fashion brand Levi's is providing a range of new digital experiences in collaboration with apps, primarily targeting the US back-to-school season.
Pret A Manger launches in-store coffee subscription
Pret a Manger is offering a digital coffee pass for £20 per month.
The Hut Group set for £4.5bn September float
The Hut Group confirms it is set to float on the London Stock Exchange in September, at a value of £4.5 billion.
Lidl launches customer loyalty app
Lidl has today launched Lidl Plus, a smartphone-based app that provides users with potential discounts and rewards when they shop.
Retailers creating new roles for more digital environment
Some 15% of retailers have created new digital-focused job roles to meet changing consumer demands posed by the pandemic, and Amazon announces 7,000 new jobs.
Spar UK appoints new operations and strategy director
Spar UK appoints Lee Johnson as its operations and strategy director, in which his responsibilities will include IT and supply chain.
JML reports strong sales performance with rapid online growth
JML records a 118% year-on-year sales rise in the quarter up to 31 July, with online its fastest growing channel.
Man City in buy now, pay later tie-up with Laybuy
Manchester City announce partnership with buy now, pay later provider Laybuy.
