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• Premium small-batch tequila by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson debuts in Selfridges

  07-08-2024 19:28 via theretailbulletin.com
  
   Teremana® Tequila – the premium, small-batch tequila founded by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and co-owned by Mast-Jägermeister SE – is set to launch in Selfridges stores... View Article
  
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• A Guide to Sustainable Retail Packaging

  07-08-2024 19:28 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  One of the main concerns in modern business is sustainable retail packaging, and this matter has become ever more important as recent customer trends have all... View Article
  
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• ASOS strengthens partnership with Microsoft to drive innovation and efficiency

  07-08-2024 18:35 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  ASOS, the premier online fashion destination for 20-somethings, has announced a renewed three-year agreement with Microsoft, underscoring its commitment to operational excellence, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.... View Article
  
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• Bensons for Beds acquires 19 Carpetright stores amid retail turmoil

  07-08-2024 17:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Bensons for Beds has announced the acquisition of 19 former Carpetright locations. This strategic expansion aims to bolster Bensons’ presence and capitalise on opportunities left in... View Article
  
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• Sportswear brand Castore set to join the line-up at Derbion

  07-08-2024 16:25 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Sportswear brand Castore is set to open at Derbion after signing a 10 -year lease for a 1,771 sq ft unit on the second level of... View Article
  
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• IKEA trials self-service lockers at Tesco stores

  07-08-2024 13:10 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  IKEA is trialling next-generation self-service lockers as an extension to its partnership with Tesco. The new automated pick-up locker, one of three that will feature in... View Article
  
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• Bensons for Beds acquires 19 former Carpetright stores

  07-08-2024 12:58 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Bensons for Beds has snapped up 19 former Carpetright stores following the flooring retailer’s administration last month.
  The bed specialist plans to start trading from the new units within the next few months and is proactively targeting ex-Carpetright colleagues to join its network of retail staff.
  The acquistion forms part of Bensons’ physical expansion plans to open up to 40 new stores over the next few years.
  The ex-Carpetright stores it has acquired are located in Aberdeen, Ash
  
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• ASOS ramps up AI use with expanded Microsoft partnership

  07-08-2024 11:32 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Asos has signed a new three-year AI deal with Microsoft as it pushes forward with its “commitment to operational excellence, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making”. 
  Calling itself an “early technology adopter”, the online fashion giant is already harnessing AI-powered features within Microsoft’s suite of tools.
  Asos is currently leveraging Power Automate for process automation, Teams Premium for automated meeting summaries, notes, actions, and live trans
  
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• Go Outdoors to open Europe’s largest outdoor store this month

  07-08-2024 11:27 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Go Outdoors is set Europe’s “biggest ever outdoor retail shop” in the Vangarde Shopping Park, York.
  The 125,000 sq ft site will feature more than 380 brands across walking, camping and caravanning, watersports, running, fishing, horse riding, and climbing. It will also house its new concept cafe, Alpine Café.
  The superstore has created over 42 new jobs at the outdoors retailer, with 28 staff members joining from its old GO Outdoors York shop.
  The store will begin trading
  
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• Go Outdoors to open Europe’s largest outdoor store in ex-John Lewis unit

  07-08-2024 11:27 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Go Outdoors is set to open Europe’s “biggest ever outdoor retail shop” as it takes over the former John Lewis store in York’s Vangarde Shopping Park.
  The 125,000 sq ft site will feature more than 380 brands across walking, camping and caravanning, watersports, running, fishing, horse riding, and climbing. It will also house its new concept cafe, Alpine Café.
  The superstore has created over 42 new jobs at the outdoors retailer, with 28 staff members joining from its
  
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• Go Outdoors to open Europe’s largest outdoor store in ex-John Lewis store

  07-08-2024 11:27 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Go Outdoors is set to open Europe’s “biggest ever outdoor retail shop” as it takes over the former John Lewis store in York’s Vangarde Shopping Park.
  The 125,000 sq ft site will feature more than 380 brands across walking, camping and caravanning, watersports, running, fishing, horse riding, and climbing. It will also house its new concept cafe, Alpine Café.
  The superstore has created over 42 new jobs at the outdoors retailer, with 28 staff members joining from its
  
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• Seasalt hails “record breaking” year for its stores

  07-08-2024 10:09 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Seasalt has posted a strong increase in annual sales in what was a “record breaking” year for its stores. In the 12 months to 27 January... View Article
  
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• Rotate opens first physical store

  07-08-2024 10:09 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Danish fashion brand Rotate has chosen its home city of Copenhagen for the opening of its first physical store. Designed by  interior architect Thibaut Allgayer, the... View Article
  
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• Morrisons extends partnership with Too Good To Go to convenience stores

  07-08-2024 10:09 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Morrisons has extended its partnership with surplus food marketplace Too Good To Go to its convenience stores following a successful trial in the north of England,... View Article
  
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• 6 retail giants trying new things in retail media

  07-08-2024 09:07 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Retail media has exploded this year as more brands look to advertise to customers while they shop in-store and online.
  And with retail media spend forecast to hit £121.1bn before the end of the year, it’s no wonder a raft of retailers have been investing in their networks of late.
  Retail Gazette looks at the retailers that have strengthened their offerings to further target shoppers.
  Tesco
  Tesco cemented itself as a leader in retail media back in May when it wrapped its entire L
  
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• Ikea trials self-serve lockers under Tesco tie-up

  07-08-2024 08:52 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Ikea is trialling self-serve lockers as it extends its partnership with Tesco to make collecting online orders easier and more affordable for customers.
  The Swedish furniture giant is testing out the collection method at three of the grocer’s supermarkets, including its Peterborough Werrington superstore.
  Lockers in Dereham and Cambridge will launch later this month.
  The trial means customers within 100km of the self-serve collection point can order a wide range of Ikea products, from smal
  
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• Boohoo Group eyes sale of London office

  07-08-2024 08:33 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Boohoo Group is considering a sale of its London Soho office building that it acquired in 2021 for £72m.
  The fashion group is said to be in discussions with prospective buyers for the 43,963 sq ft office block at 10 Great Pulteney Street, Drapers reported.
  It is understood that Boohoo will be pursuing a sale and leaseback transaction as it plans to remain in the building. Related StoryFrom Asos to Zara, why are so many retailers jumping on TikTok Shop?05/08/2024 x 11:12 PMThe five-storey o
  
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• Primark partners with Kappa on new collection

  07-08-2024 08:10 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Primark has teamed up with Italian sportswear brand Kappa to launch a 30-piece fashion collection. Designed for both sports and everyday wear, the range includes hoodies... View Article
  
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• All Saints returns to Liverpool ONE

  07-08-2024 07:34 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  All Saints has returned to Liverpool ONE with the launch of a pop-up  on Peter’s Lane. The 4,000 square foot unit stocks the fashion brand’s collection... View Article
  
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