Consumers spent $1.14 trillion online globally and $257 billion in the U.S., compared to $1.1 trillion and $236 billion in 2020, setting a new record, according to Salesforce's 2021 Holiday Shopping Report.
Frasers Group has unveiled ambitious plans for the Republic of Ireland with a Flannels opening in Dublin that will be its first Flannels location outside the UK.
Brand management and acquisition firm WHP Global has signed a licensing agreement with A. P. Deauville to launch Anne Klein Bath & Body.
Plus-size specialist Yours Clothing has launched a new shopping tool on its website that allows customers to view their clothing in multiple sizes before ordering
Vestiaire Collective on Wednesday officially opened a new authentication centre in the UK with the French resale fashion retail giant saying the initiative helps to “Brexit-proof British fashion”.
Germany's BGA trade association warned on Wednesday of massive supply chain disruptions due to the rapid spread of the highly infectious Omicron variant, but said a long-term collapse of the supply chains was unlikely.
The Bullring, Birmingham branch of luxury department store Selfridges has stayed closed on Tuesday following an incident on Monday evening in which a man died. It’s due to reopen on Wednesday.
Wilko is to close 15 stores in 2022, it announced on Tuesday. The value-focused general merchandise retailer that also sells beauty products has reviewed its store estate as a result of a number of leases ending.
Danish jeweler Pandora will assume ownership of its Pandora stores in the U.S. and Canada in the coming months, following an agreement with Seattle-based franchisee Ben Bridge Jeweler on Monday.
City centre retail destinations may not have actually been deserted in the latest week, but with advice to work from home still in force, footfall to those locations was down by a big percentage in the seven days.
London continued to be the shopping capital of Europe in 2021, according to a new report by BNP Paribas Real Estate, with Oxford Street, Regent Street and Covent Garden all scoring highly in terms of visitor numbers.
The Fragrance Shop is planning to add more store to its UK portfolio even though some of its locations are facing challenges due to the rapid shift online of the past few years.
Global superstar Rihanna revealed on Friday location details for five upcoming Savage X Fenty store openings in 2022, as the inclusive lingerie brand looks to make its physical store debut across key U.S. cities.
U.S. department store Saks has launched its new online wellness shop, retailing products for both men and women across four main categories: fitness, health and nutrition, sexual wellness, and rest and relaxation.
Amazon.com Inc on Friday told workers they only have to isolate for a week after testing positive for Covid-19, instead of 10 days, following updated U.S. health guidance.
