WHSmith unveils 17 locations for Toys R Us shop-in-shops in UK

Lidl invests in own-label Welsh milk. IKEA delays Oxford Street store opening to early 2025. And Amazon announces dedicated Irish store launch in 2025.

Forward this email  |  View in browser Retail Insight Network In Brief May 14, 2024 SPOTLIGHT READ WHSmith unveils 17 locations for Toys R Us shop-in-shops in UK   The announcement is part of an exclusive agreement to launch 30 concessions by the end of August 2024. Got a minute to spare? Take part in our research by answering our poll: Answer our poll question LATEST NEWS Lidl invests in own-label Welsh milk The grocery retailer is the first to sell milk both produced and bottled on home soil in Wales.   IKEA delays Oxford Street store opening to early 2025 Unforeseen challenges arose during the renovation process, thereby demanding additional work.   Amazon announces dedicated Irish store launch in 2025 The online platform is set to offer local consumers superior delivery and return options.   L'Oréal China employs robotics at smart fulfilment centre The new centre allows the beauty and personal care giant to handle direct-to-consumer orders with flexibility, efficiency and scaleability.   Retailers must focus on cutting Scope 3 emissions – report Almost 90% of retailers' emissions are Scope 3, so brands must look to greener logistics if net zero is to be realistic.   Munro Footwear picks Fluent Commerce order management system Fluent Commerce's OMS will provide a unified view of inventory, improving customer service both online and in-store.   Sam Ash seeks bankruptcy protection to close all 42 US stores The retailer is exploring the potential divesture of its online operations with intellectual property and wholesale business. Read more news IN-DEPTH READ Clothing and Footwear Market Overview   GlobalData's latest report offers comprehensive insight and analysis of the clothing and footwear market, the major players, the key trends, and consumer attitudes. Per our analysis, fashion's continued casualization will drive sportswear outperformance. Demand remained strong post-pandemic in 2022, as consumers continued to favor comfort and resonate with the athleisure aesthetic. However, in 2023, sportswear became the latest market to be hit by ongoing inflationary pressures in Europe and the US. 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