Retail roundup

A monthly snapshot of the latest global retail news, innovations, and insights.

Stay updated this month with our handpicked collection of significant articles and trends, offering you a comprehensive overview of the current retail landscape.

1. Global news

The following articles are some of the key headlines from the past month of global retail news.

Primark

Primark committed to US expansion

Lidl

Lidl to open 50 new stores in Spain in 2025

Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn to expand to the UK this fall

Aldi

Aldi offers virtual work experience to teenagers

2. New stores

A snap-shot of the latest headlines focusing on new stores, trial initiatives and future concepts across all retail sectors.

Fashion retail

Who’s opening stores in 2025?

Sports Direct

Sports Direct opens new Westfield Stratford Store

Walmart

Walmart opens ‘compact’ Supercentre in Mississauga

Asda

Asda opens its first George stand alone store

3. Innovation

Looking at the latest advancements that are keeping retailers at the forefront of retail innovation.

Pets at home

Pets at home launches easy repeat store subscription service for pet essentials

Morrisons

Morrisons tests aisle roaming bots to check products

Debenhams

Debenhams unveils virtual try-on technology

John Lewis

John Lewis opens Jamie Oliver cookery school and cafe

4. Marketing & brand activation

A summary of the latest articles on innovative strategies and emerging trends in retail marketing and brand activations.

IKEA

Ikea adds more was for loyalty members to earn and redeem points

Amazon

Amazon Prime Day event is back in July

Gymshark

Gymshark launches first-ever loyalty programme to reward purchases and workouts

Morrisons

Morrisons expands loyalty scheme with over 300 brands

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