Memorable quotes from NRF’s 2025 Big Show
January 16, 2025
Retail executives discussed the future of AI, the store experience and personalization at this year’s conference. NEW YORK — The National Retail Federaton’s 2025 Big Show conference brought together retail …
ZARA DITCHES GENERIC HIGH STREET INTERIORS FOR A HYPERLOCAL SPATIAL DIRECTION IN LISBON
January 15, 2025
Located in Lisbon’s lively Rossio area and designed by Elsa Urquijo Arquitectos, Zara’s new flagship store taps into its local context. KEY FEATURES Architecture studio Elsa Urquijo Arquitectos drew on …
Maison Valentino Brings an Exclusive Italian Cinematic Experience to Abu Dhabi
January 15, 2025
The four-day event showcases Federico Fellini’s iconic films, such as Roma and La Dolce Vita. For creative director Alessandro Michele’s first campaign for Valentino we expected a debut that would be nothing short …
Texas-based H-E-B ranked No. 1 grocery store in the U.S., report says
January 14, 2025
Texas-based H-E-B is the No. 1 grocery store in the U.S., coming out on top among the likes of Amazon, Costco, Target and Trader Joe’s, according to a new report. The report was …
How TikTok Shop is revolutionizing the way brands connect with customers.
January 9, 2025
With a potential ban on the horizon, brands like Nike and E.l.f. Beauty are utilizing the social media platform to capture the attention of Gen Z. While a possible ban …
Carhartt WIP flagship leads trio of new fashion openings in Soho
January 8, 2025
Shaftesbury Capital has unveiled a trio of new fashion openings in Soho, including a new flagship from Carhartt WIP, menswear retailer Ronning, and craft jean maker Blackhorse Lane Ateliers. Carhartt …
Grocery sales surpass £14bn as Christmas promotions hit three-year high
January 8, 2025
UK grocery sales hit a record £14.6bn over the final three weeks before Christmas, aided by intense discounts and increased promotional activity. Grocery sales were bolstered by the highest level …
Walmart to miss 2025, 2030 emissions reduction targets
January 8, 2025
The retail giant said it will miss its goals to reduce operational emissions because of challenges with energy policy and infrastructure, as well as technology availability. Dive Brief: Walmart expects …
Holiday e-commerce hits a record as shoppers choose phones over stores
January 8, 2025
Consumers sought out deals but inflation didn’t really tamp down demand during the season, according to the latest figures from Adobe Analytics. This past holiday season, from Nov. 1 through …
8 retail trends to watch in 2025
January 7, 2025
Each year brings unique headwinds and tailwinds. From increased attention on DEI efforts to the shifting nature of DTC, this is what we’ll be following in 2025. A new year …