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InterviewQ&A: By Rotation founder Eshita Kabra on transforming fashion consumption
As fashion-conscious shoppers increasingly opt to rent clothing, By Rotation founder and chief executive Eshita Kabra talks to Retail Week about the platform’s unique business model and the importance of fostering a considered and inclusive rental community for the future
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Opinion‘Walmart’s closing its tech incubation hub – and that might be a good sign’
On the face of it, shutting down a technology incubation unit, as Walmart is doing, looks a bit Jurassic Park in its thinking.
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NewsHidden charges for online shoppers to be banned
Unavoidable hidden fees for online shoppers are set to be banned under new law proposals expected to come into force this spring.
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NewseBay to axe 1,000 roles
Online marketplace eBay will lay off around 1,000 staff in the US, equating to an estimated 9% of its current workforce.
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AnalysisThe future of retail technology straight from the Expo in New York
As more than 1,000 retail tech companies from around the world showcased their latest innovations at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show in New York last week, here is Retail Week’s round-up of the groundbreaking technology revealed at the Expo.
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NewsTHG Ingenuity partners with fashion retailer Omnes 'to go to next level'
THG’s tech business Ingenuity Commerce has announced a new partnership with UK-based sustainable fashion retailer Omnes to fuel its growth plan.
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DataExclusive: eBay was most popular secondhand platform over Christmas
eBay has topped Vinted and Depop to be named the most popular secondhand platform in December 2023 as demand for pre-loved gifting surged over Christmas.
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DataGeneration Alpha: Who’s influencing the next retail influencers?
Next year Generation Alpha will be at its peak, with 2 billion from this age group around the globe, but who is influencing the next influencers? Retail Week teams up with Beano Brain to find out what the retail world looks like through the eyes of Gen A
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Opinion‘Big changes at Sainsbury's hint at next strategic phase’
As Sainsbury’s prepares for a strategy update to the City at the start of next month, some big developments hint at what may be expected
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NewsHolland & Barrett teams up with THG for supply chain overhaul
Holland & Barrett has proposed a three-year partnership with THG’s tech arm Ingenuity as it undergoes a “multimillion-pound redevelopment of its supply chain”.
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NewsPeople underestimate complexity of retail, warns Dick’s Sporting Goods chair
US sports giant Dick’s Sporting Goods executive chair Ed Stack has said people “don’t understand” the complexity of retail.
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Opinion‘The real superpower of Gen-AI? Putting the customer at the heart of retail’
‘The rise of generative AI means that the relationship between retailers and their customers could become unrecognisable from anything seen previously, McKinsey experts believe
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AnalysisThe three biggest and best retail tech investments for 2024
Brands and retailers, including The Co-op, Frasers Group and Kingfisher, will be sharing their digital investment priorities at Retail Week’s Digital Summit on Wednesday 7 February 2024. Here we take a peek at three influential trends blowing up in 2024.
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NewsHuman connection is key for beauty retailers, says Ulta Beauty boss
Ulta Beauty chief executive Dave Kimbell has highlighted the importance of human connection for beauty retailers despite the technological innovations within the industry.
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NewsAldi offers contactless payment at checkout-free store
Aldi has become the latest supermarket to experiment with checkout-less stores by offering customers a contactless payment option.
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AnalysisAutopsy: what caused the death of the retail metaverse – and can it be resurrected?
Two years ago, retailers across the sector were developing or showing an interest in metaverse experiences. Retail Week asks why enthusiasm has waned and what the future holds for immersive tech
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Innovation of the WeekWalmart expands AI and drone capabilities
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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Supplier InsightAI-enhanced CX: Four retail disruptors making it happen
Secret Sales, Cotton Traders, Love the Sales and 77 Diamonds reveal how they have invested in AI, what the results have been and where they plan to go next with the technology in 2024
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NewsVery Group credits toys, gifts and beauty for ‘strong’ Christmas trading
The Very Group has credited the success of its toys, gifting and beauty categories for driving “strong” Christmas results as sales rise in a “challenging market”.
