IKEA introduces fresh line of pet accessories

Waitrose to close Enfield warehouse with 500 UK jobs at risk. UK payments watchdog to probe recent IT issues at major retailers. And Digital wallets poised to dominate retail payments, study reveals.

Forward this email  |  View in browser Retail Insight Network In Brief March 25, 2024 SPOTLIGHT READ IKEA introduces fresh line of pet accessories The collection is intended to blend well with different household settings, promising to create a positive environment for pets. Got a minute to spare? Take part in our research by answering our poll: Answer our poll question LATEST NEWS Waitrose to close Enfield warehouse with 500 UK jobs at risk  The retailer has initiated a consultation process with employees over the potential shutdown of the facility.   UK payments watchdog to probe recent IT issues at major retailers The regulator will refer the matter to the Bank of England if issues with the resilience of payment infrastructure are identified.    Digital wallets poised to dominate retail payments, study reveals As traditional payment methods give way to digital alternatives, the study shows a retail landscape undergoing rapid change.   Asda collaborates with suppliers on sustainability push The supermarket chain's highest-impact suppliers will now be required to participate in the EcoVadis assessment platform.   Designer Brands reports net income of $29.1m for fiscal 2023  The retailer's net sales dropped 7.3% to $3.07bn over the year.   Cocoa prices continue to rise. When might the tide turn? Brands are looking to cut costs and absorb growing prices as heavy rainfall and crop diseases drive cocoa prices to record highs.   UK's One Stop selects Snappy Shopper as home delivery partner   Snappy Shopper will launch its delivery service in 250 One Stop stores nationwide from June 2024. Read more news IN-DEPTH READ Future of Physical Retail   GlobalData's latest report outlines the future of physical retail in the retail and apparel sectors, consumer attitude towards offline and online retail, and a range of innovations that will shape the future of physical retail. Physical retail is forecast to maintain a somewhat steady market share of the total retail market, making it consistently important and relevant to retailers. Buy report MORE FOR YOU Explore our marketing solutions   Merging industry-leading business intelligence & award-winning journalism, this is an unrivalled opportunity for engagement with B2B professionals across a network of 40+ leading media websites.    Request a demo Click below to view more from across the network: Packaging Gateway    |   Just Style   |   Just Drinks   |   Just Food        Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here.   Please send any news or comments to: consumer.editorial@verdict.co.uk   GlobalData   At GlobalData we have a proven track record in helping thousands of companies, government organizations, and industry professionals benefit from faster, more informed decisions. You can update your communication preferences to make sure you receive the right information for you.    GlobalData, John Carpenter House | Registered in England No. 03925319, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN, United Kingdom London  Unsubscribe  |   Manage Preferences