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NewsletterIntelligence Briefing: Does zero waste delivery work?
Squeezing just into the last day of Plastic-Free July, I spent this week writing my review of two-weeks shopping with zero waste delivery service weekly.shop. What is interesting about this start-up, which currently serves some London postcodes, is that it is laser-focused on making shopping zero waste as simple as ...
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NewsNext buys maternity brand Seraphine and benefits from “trading disruption” at M&S
Next has aquired the maternity brand Seraphine and its IP from its administration as it posts strong second quarter sales growth.
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NewsPets at Home drops guidance as market weakens
Pets at Home has lowered its profit guidance for the full year after the pet retail market proved weaker than anticipated.
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AnalysisNo waste, no fuss: What it’s like to shop with weekly.shop
After years of efforts and attempts by major grocers at plastic packaging reduction, it remains difficult to go to a supermarket and get all the products you want without taking home some disposable plastics too.
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NewsAsos chair Jørgen Lindemann set to step down
Asos has announced significant changes to its board leadership, with chair Jørgen Lindemann set to step down.
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NewsRetailers warn Reeves tax increases would raise prices
Some of Britain’s biggest retailers have warned that tax rises in the autumn Budget could trigger higher prices.
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NewsCo-op launches ‘next gen’ micro store format in UK grocery first
C-store specialist the Co-op has announced the launch of a new chain of ‘On the Go’ micro stores, which are around a quarter of the size of its usual convenience stores.
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NewsSpecsavers to become the leading optical provider in Canada
Specsavers is set to expand further into the Canadian market by opening 111 new locations within Loblaw Companies starting in September. Loblaw Companies is the largest retailer in Canada, operating 22 local and regional supermarket chains.
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NewsAdidas sees double-digit growth across all channels and markets
Adidas has achieved double-digit growth across all of its channels and markets in the first half of 2025.
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NewsRiver Island vote goes to the wire as retailer bets its survival on High Court judgement
Friday’s vote on River Island’s restructuring plans is likely to go to the wire with disgruntled landlords set to vote against it, although a High Court ‘cramming down’ judgement could yet save the brand
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Chart of the WeekThe size of the secondhand market in Europe
New research out from Amazon and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) found that the online secondhand goods market in the UK was worth £4.3bn in 2024.
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Retail VoiceFrom scroll to sale: How TikTok drives commerce everywhere
Margins are under pressure. Loyalty? Harder to earn. And traditional routes to growth are no longer guaranteed. So, with shopper habits evolving and the rules of brand engagement shifting, many retailers are looking for new ways to reach and convert consumers in the moments that matter
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NewsGucci sales drop as luxury retail slump continues
Gucci sales dropped by 25% year on year in the second quarter as a challenging period for the world’s high-end retailers continues.
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AnalysisWill 2025 be an AI-powered Christmas?
As retail ramps up for the festive rush, AI is poised to play a pivotal role. What festive innovations can we expect this golden quarter, and will they drive lasting change?
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Opinion‘Fashion sales are in structural decline and that has big implications for retailers’
Fashion volumes have been on a downward trend for some years, observes Alvarez & Marsal’s Erin Brookes, who offers suggestions on how retailers should respond
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NewsEE to roll out in-store online safety appointments and resources for families
EE is rolling out new initiatives to better inform parents and keep younger customers safe online.
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NewsDebenhams turns to Pinterest to maximise advertising returns
Debenhams has tapped visual discovery engine Pinterest to develop a new marketing strategy, increase brand awareness and boost customer growth.
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NewsTHG-owned Myprotein to stock products in Walmart for first time
The Manchester-based sports nutrition and supplements brand will begin stocking a curated range of products in US retail giant Walmart from August 8, as it looks to cement its growth in the American market.
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NewsMarks & Spencer claims industry first with kids’ clothing guarantee
Marks & Spencer has launched a one-year guarantee on all children’s clothing.
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AnalysisHas the UK reached peak Greggs?
After wilting in the unseasonable summer heat, and with investors questioning the brand’s direction, the food-to-go specialist’s boss Roisin Currie remains vehement that the UK hasn’t hit peak Greggs