Target is permanently keeping its stores closed on Thanksgiving after sales soared during the 2020 holiday season
November 23, 2021
Target will keep stores closed on Thanksgiving Day from now on, making last year’s pandemic-driven closures permanent. The retailer announced Monday that while some staff will report to its call …
Lotte opens futuristic food market store in Seoul
November 17, 2021
What does a modern deli or ‘futuristic market’ look like? One answer is the recently opened 18,400 sq m space in the Lotte store in Gyeongi-do, Seoul. Spread across two …
Former boss Vittorio Radice linked with Central Group bid for Selfridges
November 12, 2021
Thailand’s Chirathivat family joins LVMH, Qataris and Lane Crawford in bid for Selfridges. A Thai retail group is working with bankers on a potential bid for Selfridges that could mark …
Balenciaga’s Hacker Project Launches Monday in Pop-ups Globally
November 12, 2021
On Monday, Balenciaga’s Hacker Project will launch in pop-up and pop-in stores globally. The Hacker Project will be introduced in 74 physical spaces worldwide with Balenciaga pieces that reinterpret Gucci …
Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival sets a new record
November 11, 2021
Alibaba Group’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival has notched new highs, closing out the event this week with US$84.54 billion in gross merchandise volume. Alibaba’s two-week shopping blitz already outstrips all …
Costa Coffee debuts new mobile van service in Oxford
November 8, 2021
Costa Coffee has launched its first mobile van service. The six-metre-long vehicle opened last week in Oxford. It forms part of a trial that will see two more launch over …
Bed Bath & Beyond and Kroger team up on e-commerce, in-store pilot
November 8, 2021
he Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America’s largest grocery retailer, and Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY), a leading omnichannel retailer for home, baby and wellness products, announced today a …
Ulta Beauty Partners With DoorDash on Same-Day Delivery
November 5, 2021
Ulta Beauty, the United States’ third-largest beauty retailer by e-commerce sales, is now offering same-day delivery for select markets in partnership with DoorDash. The collaboration, announced by DoorDash on Tuesday, …
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Launches Same-Day Delivery Service Across All U.S. Store Locations
November 1, 2021
Global omnichannel retailer partners with Uber, Shipt, Postmates, Roadie and software provider Delivery Solutions to expand its fulfillment capabilities and enhance delivery speed across its portfolio of brands. Abercrombie & …
Adidas Opens Terrex Flagship in Shanghai
October 28, 2021
Adidas’ first specialist Terrex flagship store, designed to be a destination for outdoor enthusiasts, has opened its doors to the public in the heart of Shanghai, China. Situated on the …