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Stat: Supermarkets are bringing luxury dining into the home

As rising costs force high-end restaurants to close, including Le Gavroche and Pollen Street Social in London, British consumers are turning to sup...

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Sustainability is Dead

Sustainability as we know it is dead. Long live sustainability. A new approach is needed that reflects today’s world of increasingly blended physic...

Sustainability : Climate Crisis : Environment

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Stat: US consumers halt spending as political boycotts reshape retail

A February 2025 Harris Poll reveals that four in 10 Americans are altering their spending habits based on moral and political beliefs, with 24% aba...

Retail : New Codes Of Value : US Market

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Walmart levels up immersive commerce with gaming mini-series

Walmart is expanding its footprint in immersive commerce with the launch of Walmart Unlimited, a gamified mini-series developed in collaboration wi...

Retail : Gaming : Spatial

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Nordstrom elevates luxury styling experience with star stylist Catherine Bloom

Luxury department store retailer Nordstrom has appointed Catherine Bloom as its first director of luxury styling.

Fashion : Retail : Luxury

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Loewe opens Shanghai flagship store with shimmering golden facade

Luxury fashion house Loewe has opened Casa Loewe Shanghai, its largest flagship store in Asia.

Retail : Fashion : Luxury

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Lidl becomes first UK supermarket to sell on TikTok shop

Lidl has made history as the first UK supermarket to sell products via TikTok Shop, launching a limited-edition high-protein bundle for just £5.

Food & Drink : Retail : Pop-culture & Media

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Tesco Clubcard marks 30 years with nostalgic campaign

Tesco is celebrating three decades of its Clubcard loyalty scheme with a campaign that blends nostalgia with a reminder of its ongoing value.

Retail : Advertising And Branding : Food And Drink

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US consumers to stage economic blackout against corporate greed

On 28 February 2025, grassroots organisation The People’s Union USA is calling for a 24-hour economic boycott in response to rising living costs an...

Finance : Society : Retail

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Selfridges Unlocked now rewards shoppers for spending time in-store

Selfridges has launched an updated version of Selfridges Unlocked, a membership programme that now rewards customers for both spending and time spe...

Fashion : Retail : Luxury

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Brand Innovation Debrief: Refy

By blending minimalist innovation, community-driven marketing and immersive brand experiences, viral beauty brand Refy is proving it’s here to stay.

Refy : Beauty : TikTok

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Stat: Millennials to overtake Gen X in beauty spending by 2034

Gen X is currently the dominant force in global beauty spending, with the generation set to contribute an additional $150bn (£119bn, €141bn) to the...

Beauty : Society : Retail

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Victoria Beckham brings contemporary art to Dover Street store

Victoria Beckham has collaborated with Sotheby’s to curate an exhibition of 10 contemporary artworks at her Dover Street boutique, featuring pieces...

Luxury : Retail : Finance

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Stat: Fragrance becomes the second-largest luxury beauty category in 2024

Fragrance took centre stage in beauty retail in 2024, emerging as the second-largest category in prestige beauty behind make-up, according to year-...

Beauty : Luxury : Retail

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Aesop’s new Hainan store uses algae to elevate the luxury retail experience

Luxury cosmetic brand Aesop’s latest store, in Hainan, is pushing the boundaries of sustainable design, using algae to create an immersive, ocean-i...

Retail : Beauty : Design

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Stat: Consumers admit to choosing inaction on climate change due to eco-guilt

More than a quarter of people (28%) in 31 countries fall into the category of ‘anxious inactives’, according to the latest GlobeScan Healthy & ...

Society : Sustainability : Retail

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Key takeaways from Live Retail Week and The Grocer 2025

At Ocado, the three key principles driving its double-digit growth ambitions are clarity, culture and collaboration, according to Amit Chitnis, chi...

Retail : Food & Drink : Events

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NRF 2025: Escapism Retail

Escapism retail invites shoppers to step into another world, offering immersive experiences that provide a welcome escape from everyday life.

Retail : Luxury : Fashion

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Gen Alphas are throwing birthday parties in Sephora stores

Gen Alpha are swapping traditional parties for beauty retail experiences, as beauty stores become the go-to destinations for skincare-obsessed tweens.

Beauty : Retail : Alphas

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Three Key Takeaways From NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show

Retail leaders unpacked the next wave of consumer behaviour, brand building and ownership models during NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show. Here’s everyth...

Retail : Fashion : Global Events

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CES 2025: Six Trends to Watch

From labour-free homes to Shoppertainment and AI agents, LS:N Global unpacks the key trends from CES 2025.

Technology : AI : Health And Wellness

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Rappers Krept & Konan launch supermarket for diverse communities

British rap duo Krept & Konan are expanding their business ventures with the launch of Saveways, a 15,000-square-feet supermarket in Croydon, L...

Retail : Culture : Food

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Hoka steps into East London’s running culture with Run Stop Corner Shop

Performance footwear and apparel brand Hoka has opened Run Stop Corner Shop on Bethnal Green Road, a vibrant nod to London’s running and cultural c...

Fashion : Sports & Leisure : Retail

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Foresight Friday: Alice Crossley, senior foresight analyst

Every Friday, we wrap up the topics, issues, ideas and viral moments everyone’s been discussing. This week, senior foresight analyst Alice Crossley...

Foresight Friday : Gaming : Retail