Tag: retailers

Spain’s top fashion retailers to launch trial to collect clothes waste in 2025

By Reuters Published October 10, 2024 Spain’s largest fashion companies will start collecting discarded clothes from April next year as part of a voluntary pilot scheme to manage textile waste that anticipates EU regulations expected to come into force in 2026. Zara owner Inditex, H&M, Decathlon, Ikea and Primark are among 10 brands that will [...]read moreSpain’s top fashion retailers to launch trial to collect clothes waste in 2025

LuisaViaRoma CEO Tommaso Andorlini shares vision behind retailer’s first US store in New York

It may have taken 95 years, but LuisaViaRoma is finally opening a New York store. The specialty retailer-cum-e-tailer—which opened its doors in 1929—has had a connection to the U.S. consumer since its inception, according to Andrea Panconesi, grandson of founder Luisa, as well-heeled American students studying abroad in Florence, popular for its Renaissance culture studies, [...]read moreLuisaViaRoma CEO Tommaso Andorlini shares vision behind retailer’s first US store in New York

Serial shoplifter gets 10 years in jail after stealing £0.5m from big-name retailers

A prolific fashion and beauty products shoplifter has finally been jailed for 10 years. And it’s taken almost 10 years to bring Narinder Kaur to justice. Photo: Sandra Halliday She travelled across the UK in what she described as a “full-time” job stealing clothing, beauty and homewares goods from John Lewis, TK Maxx, Debenhams, House [...]read moreSerial shoplifter gets 10 years in jail after stealing £0.5m from big-name retailers

Too many UK retailers failing on returns comms

There’s an alarming gap in retail returns policies and a shortfall in packaging practices, according to a new report. Highlighting a disconnect between retailers and the changing expectations of shoppers, 40% of UK retailers fail to communicate with customers during the returns process and nearly 60% don’t use sustainable packaging, falling short of customer expectations. Those [...]read moreToo many UK retailers failing on returns comms

Pressure group is questioning major name retailers on low-pay staff

Retail giants M&S, JD Sports and Sainsbury’s face questioning over low pay to some staff as a pressure group confronts their directors at AGMs this week. Photo: Pexels ShareAction, which campaigns for responsible investment, aims to quiz retailers’ policies over hourly rates of the lowest-paid workers in order to “protect living standards”, Moneyweek.com reported. Next and Tesco [...]read morePressure group is questioning major name retailers on low-pay staff

Airlines, hotels, retailers fear being left out in Google’s search changes

By Reuters Published May 28, 2024 Lobbying groups representing airlines, hotels and retailers have urged European Union tech regulators to ensure that Google takes their views into account, and not just large intermediaries, when making changes to comply with landmark tech rules. Google Airlines for Europe group that has Air France KLM and British Airways owner [...]read moreAirlines, hotels, retailers fear being left out in Google’s search changes

Social Media’s Role in Reshaping Online Shopping, According to Retailers

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Social buying. Everyone and their mama is doing it — or maybe it‘s just me and my family. I’m consistently tagged in posts (thank you, cousin) about adorable gifts, must-have outfits, and the like.
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Sony’s PlayStation Portal handheld is back in stock at multiple retailers

The Portal isn’t the Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck killer some thought it might be, but it remains a handy tool for gamers who can’t play on their primary TV or just want the ability to enjoy games throughout their home. If you’re not already caught up on what it is, it’s essentially an eight-inch [...]read moreSony’s PlayStation Portal handheld is back in stock at multiple retailers

Fashion and beauty firms among retailers losing millions to fraud

UK retail businesses lost £11.3 billion to fraud, cyber-attacks or data leaks in 2023, according to new research. And the picture was bleak too for UK consumers with a third claiming to have been victims of identity theft in the last year and the average lost is £311 per person. Image: Pixabay On average, enterprises [...]read moreFashion and beauty firms among retailers losing millions to fraud

What I Learned From National Retailers to Decide What and Where to Invest—And How You Can Do It Too

In this article In 2005, I decided to start an investor services business. I reviewed all the popular investing literature. What I found were self-professed experts offering opinions and no processes. As an engineer, opinions hold little value. I shifted my research focus to the commercial sector, where I found rigorous processes that resonated with me. I [...]read moreWhat I Learned From National Retailers to Decide What and Where to Invest—And How You Can Do It Too