Sainsbury’s unveils new Neighbourhood Hub store in West Sussex, UK
Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has expanded its footprint by opening an upgraded store in Henfield, West Sussex. The new 5,554ft² store, part …
IKEA owner Ingka buys software solution provider Made4net
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of IKEA operator Ingka Group, has acquired supply chain software solution provider Made4net for an …
Nordstrom net sales declined 11.6% in Q1 FY23
US-based department store chain Nordstrom has reported total net sales of $3.06bn in the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal year …
WHSmith’s revenue grew 23% in 13 weeks to 27 May 2023
Global travel retailer WHSmith has reported that its revenue for the 13 weeks ending 27 May 2023 grew 23% compared …
Online-first brands go omnichannel, expand into the real world
In an era dominated by online shopping, digital-first brands are recognizing the value of brick-and-mortar retail and are reimagining the …
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Who’s hiring who? Future of Work hiring activity decreased by 33% in the retail industry in Q1 2023
The global retail industry experienced a 33% drop in new job postings related to future of work in Q1 2023 …
Who’s hiring who? Ecommerce hiring activity decreased by 7% in the retail industry in Q1 2023
The global retail industry experienced a 7% drop in new job postings related to ecommerce in Q1 2023 compared with …
Who’s hiring who? Customer Loyalty hiring activity decreased by 1% in the retail industry in Q1 2023
The global retail industry experienced a 1% drop in new job postings related to customer loyalty in Q1 2023 compared …
Sign of the times: grocer secures high-priced coffee in GPS-tracked cases
In response to the skyrocketing price of instant coffee, a supermarket in Harborne, Birmingham, has resorted to safeguarding jars of …
Beyonce inspires Flannels’ exclusive pop-up
Luxury retailer Flannels, owned by Frasers Group, has launched a week-long pop-up store featuring merchandise from Beyonce's Renaissance World Tour …
NewStore omnichannel solution selected by retailers Filson and Shinola
US-based lifestyle brands, Filson and Shinola, owned by Bedrock Manufacturing, aim to modernise their in-store experiences with the omnichannel cloud …
Mosaic Brands fined for long-service leave underpayments
The Government of New South Wales (NSW) Employee Relations Inspectorate has found speciality fashion retailer Mosaic Brands guilty of underpaying …
Frasers Group partners with SADA for new data platform
UK-based retail company Frasers Group and SADA have signed new services engagement to develop a new data platform on Google …
Pepkor’s half-yearly profit drops by 11.7% in fiscal year 2023
Pepkor, a subsidiary of Steinhoff International Holdings (SIHNV), has reported that its half-yearly (H1) earnings dropped 11.7% in fiscal 2023 …
Sportsman’s Warehouse registers $15.6m net loss in Q1 FY23
US-based outdoor retailer Sportsman's Warehouse has reported a net loss of $15.6m in the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal year …