Retail roundup

Retail roundup offers 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.

Co-op

The Co-op Group Launches bold new brand platform: ‘Owned by You. Right By You’

Pop-up stores

Pop-up stores not to miss between the Paris Olympics events

Arket

Arket opens first stores in Italy and Spain

GDR

Overheard at NFR Nexus 2024

2. New stores

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

Pets At Home

Launch of Pets At Home concept store in Hull Anlaby

Birkenstock

Birkenstock opens its very first own retail store in France

Holland & Barrett

Holland & Barrett trials new barista-made ‘H&Bean’ drinks in central London store

Carrefour

Cora becomes Carrefour: The first fully integrated hypermarket in Bucharest

3. Innovation

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

Monzo

The special ATM in Grainger Street causing a stir by dishing out free Greggs sausage rolls

Aldi

Aldi Süd trials Caper smart shopping carts in Austrian store with test set to run until end of year

Ray-Ban

Meta in talks for stake in Ray-Ban maker in smart glasses push

Co-op

Co-op introduces special chillers for single-serve drinks on-the-go

4. Sustainability

A review of the latest retail initiatives focused on sustainable solutions to help the environment and reduce carbon footprint.

John Lewis

John Lewis links with Timpson for repair service

Sustainable retail

Sustainable retail with inventory management solutions

JoJo Manan Bébé

JoJo Maman Bébé to launch ‘JoJo ReLoved’ donation scheme

EU market

New law to make products on the EU market more sustainable

Retail insights

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