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How to use AI safely - tips and tricks

How can AI support customer loyalty? And can it minimise theft in stores? What are good prompts? How safe is AI and what are its limitations? These and other questions were discussed at a dedicated day of talks around artificial intelligence (AI) hosted by the German digital centre for SMEs with a focus retail on 11th February 2025....

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Tariff Tensions: The impact on U.S. retail and consumer sectors

The latest wave of tariffs introduced by the U.S. administration threatens to disrupt the retail and consumer landscape, posing fresh challenges for businesses already contending with economic volatility. Unlike the trade tensions of 2018, which largely spared broad consumer segments, this new tariff regime casts a wider net. “Broad-based...

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5 Tips for Retailers to achieve winning strategies in 2025

With the new year truly underway, retailers around the world are putting their game faces on for a volley of fresh challenges. From ever-changing consumer behaviors to emerging technologies, market fluctuations, and shifting regulations to convoluted trade dynamics, retailers will have to square off with a new retail game in 2025. Thriving...

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Madewell marks opening of new flagship store in SoHo, NYC

Madewell has officially opened the doors of the newest flagship store in SoHo, New York City. Exterior of Madewell's new flagship store in SoHo, NYC Credits: Madewell Situated at 565 Broadway, the new flagship store from the denim and apparel brand spans 6,512 square feet and marks Madewell’s return to the neighborhood. Madewell originally...

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Hong Kong's fashion awakening: Building bridges between East and West

The newly erected Henderson building in Hong Kong has rapidly established itself as a landmark of architectural and commercial significance, epitomising the city's ambitious urban transformation. Its genesis on a former car park—now the world's most expensive plot, acquired for a staggering 3 billion dollars — symbolizes Hong Kong's relentless...

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New London retail concept aims to back e-commerce brands in physical realm

A new experiential concept is taking hold of London’s high street for the coming season with the intention of bringing e-commerce brands to the physical retail landscape. Launched by e-commerce fulfilment specialists, J&J Global Fulfilment, ‘Pop!’ will offer a selection of fast-growing online fashion and beauty brands the chance to sell directly...

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Wrap up warm: How outerwear pop-ups are cocooning us in comfort and creativity

Outerwear brands have been turning up the heat recently with physical activations that transform shopping into an immersive sensory journey. These aren’t your average spots to try on jackets; they’re thoughtfully designed spaces where texture, storytelling, and emotion come to life. From Burberry’s tribute to British parks to The North Face’s...

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Retail Renaissance: Global markets navigate economic turbulence with resilience - report

The global retail sector demonstrates remarkable resilience amid economic headwinds, with super-prime retail destinations maintaining tight vacancy rates and experiencing rental growth, according to the latest Main Street Across the World report by Cushman Wakefield. Despite luxury brands facing revenue slowdowns from 15 percent in 2022 to 0-4...

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US retailers brace for tough Holiday Season as consumers tighten belts

As the holiday shopping season approaches, retail and consumer product companies are facing a challenging environment, according to a new report from S&P Global Ratings. With consumers expected to rein in discretionary spending, retailers will need to sharpen their focus on value and promotions to drive traffic and sales. S&P forecasts holiday...

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Online shopping fraud in the UK is a 2.3bn pounds crisis

As the UK grapples with an unprecedented surge in fraudulent activity, new research from The Co-operative Bank has unveiled a concerning pattern in consumer vulnerability, with online shopping fraud emerging as the nation's most prevalent scam. The findings come as total losses to fraud reached 2.3 billion pouynds in 2023 — a startling 104 per...

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Navigating the new fashion landscape in 2025

The global fashion industry is bracing for a pivotal year in 2025, as structural changes in consumer behavior and macroeconomic headwinds force a fundamental rethink of traditional growth strategies. According to the latest BoF - McKinsey State of Fashion 2025 report, the industry faces a sobering reality: just 20 percent of executives expect...

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Online spend set to exceed last year's Christmas sales by 1.1 billion pounds

The festive season is fast approaching, and new data from leading consumer insights providers Experian and Reward suggests the retail sector is in for a lucrative end-of-year period. According to their analysis, British consumers are poised to splurge a staggering 28 billion pounds online during the pivotal 'Golden Quarter' - that's 1.1 billion...