Essential industry events for retail leaders to attend in 2024
The sheer breadth of the retail sector in all its forms can feel overwhelming at times. Attending industry events to…
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The Home Depot agrees to acquire International Designs Group
In a strategic move to enhance its capabilities in serving professional customers, home improvement retailer The Home Depot has finalised…
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US teens inspired by social media influencers to start businesses
New research by Junior Achievement USA and EY shows that teens are inspired to start their own businesses by social…
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Rite Aid offers ‘After Work’ walk-in health clinic
US-based retail drugstore chain Rite Aid is set to initiate its ‘After Work Wednesday Walk-In Clinic’ offering. On 1 November,…
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Transforming menopause retail: Next, Boots, QVC scoop GenM Awards
Research shows that 87% of menopausal women feel overlooked by retail brands while 90% wish brands would do more to…
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Chef&Sommelier on retailing glass drinkware
UK consumers are known for their love of alcoholic drinks, providing a lucrative market for glassware brands to supply the…
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New Look to introduce in-store returns kiosks
Apparel retailer New Look has partnered with retail solutions provider ZigZag Global on drop-off kiosks for in-store returns in selected…
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Wilko enters administration, ‘outflanked’ by competitors
Wilko, the high-street homeware retailer, has collapsed into administration, putting 12,000 jobs at risk. On August 3rd, the retailer filed…
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How is AI used in retail in 2024?
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to retain its position as the technology perceived to be the most disruptive since Q3 2021.…
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Hanesbrands urged to reduce costs, debt with board’s ability called into question
Investment firm Barington Capital Group L.P., which is a shareholder of retailer Hanesbrands, has sent a letter to the company’s…
