Uniqlo owner’s decision deals further blow to Japans fight against deflation. From Financial Times
A Swedish startup is selling background music from the cloud. Commercial streaming “is super-fragmented and dysfunctional”. From Bloomberg Businessweek
The suitcase-size, 25-pound Starship robot travels on sidewalks at up to 4 miles per hour to deliver as much as 20 pounds of groceries and other goods to a customer’s door. From Bloomberg Businessweek
BHS is one of the most famous names on the high street. How will its administration impact retail locations across UIU U I the country?From LSA
After unveiling its best high street like-for-likes in 14 years last week, WHSmith has reason to be cheerful. From Retail Week
The Mall of the Emirates in Dubai combines a wealth of stores in formats ranging from the mid-market to the most luxurious. From Retail Week
Deux mois après la fin des «négos», l’Ilec dénonce la pression des enseignes sur les fabricants de marques. L’institut a écrit à Emmanuel Macron pour l’informer de la situation et des menaces pour l’emploi chez les fournisseurs. From LSA
Sprouts Farmers Market, Wakefern Food Corp. and Smart & Final Stores are growing by leaps and bounds, and their private brands are a critical part of the growth strategy. From Store Brand
New technology is improving retailers’ ability to keep own-brand products safer. From Store Brand
Bala Mallela, Director Senior en Category Management y Shopper Insight de Kimberly-Clark USA, comparte su mirada respecto del uso de los insights del shopper que influyen sustancialmente en el enfoque de las acciones de marca que la Compañía planifica para el punto de venta. From Shopper Marketing Spring