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Retail DECODED

Latest edition: 14 May 2024
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WHSmith unveils 17 locations for Toys R Us shop-in-shops in UK

British retailer WHSmith has announced the expansion of its partnership with Toys R Us, revealing the locations of the first 17 new shop-in-shops set to open within its stores nationwide.

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Lidl invests in own-label Welsh milk

Lidl GB has signed a deal with the Pembrokeshire Creamery to sell milk produced and bottled in Wales.

IKEA delays Oxford Street store opening to early 2025

IKEA UK has announced an update on its highly anticipated Oxford Street store, with the opening date pushed back to early 2025.

Amazon announces dedicated Irish store launch in 2025

In a move to enhance the customer experience and support local businesses, Amazon has announced the launch of a dedicated Republic of Ireland-based online store, Amazon.ie, set to open in 2025.

L'Oréal China employs robotics at smart fulfilment centre

Cosmetics and personal care company L'Oréal’s China subsidiary has worked with automation solutions provider Hai Robotics to develop its new smart fulfilment centre.

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

Australian retailer the Munro Footwear Group (MFG) has partnered with Fluent Commerce to enhance its omnichannel fulfilment capabilities.

Sam Ash seeks bankruptcy protection to close all 42 US stores

American music retailer Sam Ash filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on 8 May 2024 and intends to close all its 42 stores in the US.

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