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We’re more than just a source for news – we’re an active community that brings together retailers, industry experts, and influencers, keeping everyone updated on the latest developments in the retail world. Since 2002, TRB has been providing daily retail news to thousands of subscribers. We share breaking stories, company performance updates, insightful analyses, and essential trends and data to help you stay ahead. With exclusive insights from leading brands and industry experts, we make sure you’re always informed about what’s new and important. But our focus goes beyond just news. TRB is well-known for hosting high-quality conferences, interactive round tables, and significant customer events throughout the year. These gatherings create opportunities for industry leaders to come together, share ideas, and collaborate on the future of retail. By promoting an atmosphere of learning, innovation, and networking, TRB plays a vital role in the growth and progress of the retail sector. In 2023, we launched the People in Retail Awards to shine a light on outstanding contributors in the retail industry. We celebrate the exceptional individuals and organizations that fuel the industry’s success, recognizing their commitment to excellence and innovation.

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Comment: Digital-first no longer the winning strategy

5 days ago | theretailbulletin.com | Glynn Davis

GENERAL MERCHANDISE NEWS Customer-centricity has been bandied around for years but it has all too often been based around a data-driven, digital-first approach that has often had the objective of stripping-out friction. In the physical space this has frequently involved getting people in and out the door as fast as possible. Whether that is through self-checkouts, just-walk-out technology models or kiosks it has contributed to an epidemic in de-humanising retail.
Blockchain In Fashion Supply Chains And The Fight Against Fast Fashion

5 days ago | theretailbulletin.com | Patrick Overall

RETAIL NEWS These days, there is much more awareness and understanding around sustainability and, more specifically, the role that the fashion industry plays. We’ve all seen the stats about the amount of products that end up in landfills, as well as the amount of money lost via counterfeit products and much more. Many consumers and fashion businesses alike are looking to take a stand against these issues by addressing the supply chain and offering verification for end users.
What retail can learn from agile digital experience platforms

6 days ago | theretailbulletin.com | Patrick Overall

RETAIL NEWS Customer loyalty isn’t what it used to be. Shoppers now expect everything to be quick, easy, and seamless. If something doesn’t work right away or takes too long, people leave. Industries like crypto, fantasy sports, and online betting know this all too well. Their customers demand instant access, easy payouts, and apps that don’t waste time. Retail has a lot to learn from them.
Conversation with… David Gomez Cardona, group marketplace director at Kingfisher

1 week ago | theretailbulletin.com | Angela Beevers

HOME AND DIY RETAIL NEWS In this latest Conversations interview, we speak with David Gomez Cardona, group marketplace director at Kingfisher, about his impressive international career and his role in accelerating the home improvement group’s ecommerce strategy. Can you tell us how you began your career in retail? I started in logistics in the US, but I quickly realised I was more drawn to the fast-paced, customer-centric world of ecommerce.
Onitsuka Tiger opens first Red Concept Store in Europe at Covent Garden

1 week ago | theretailbulletin.com | Angela Beevers

FASHION RETAIL NEWS UK Japanese fashion brand Onitsuka Tiger has opened its first Red Concept Store in Europe in Covent Garden’s Neal Street. Launched in 2024 to mark the brand’s 75th anniversary, the concept was created to showcase a range of heritage styles with Onitsuka Tiger’s iconic ‘Mexico 66 ’ shoe at its core.
Asda sees ‘green shoots’ in sales performance

1 week ago | theretailbulletin.com | Angela Beevers

FOOD AND DRINK NEWS UK Asda has reported that its first quarter revenue declined by 5.9% but said it is seeing ‘green shoots’ in its sales performance. In the three months to 31 March 2025, revenue came in at £5 billion when fuel was excluded. Meanwhile, like-for-like sales in the four months to the end of April, adjusted to include the peak Easter trading period, fell by 3.1% to mark a 1.1% improvement on the fourth quarter of 2024.
Holland & Barrett launches new wellness app

1 week ago | theretailbulletin.com | Angela Beevers

HEALTH AND BEAUTY NEWS Holland & Barrett has launched a personalised wellness platform that puts biological age instead of chronological at the heart of long-term health. Introduced as part of the retailer’s digital transformation strategy, the H&B&Me app allows users to track their biological age, understand the ‘why’ behind their wellbeing, and take meaningful, everyday steps towards improving their health.
Aldi to open ten new stores this summer

1 week ago | theretailbulletin.com | Angela Beevers

FOOD AND DRINK NEWS UK Aldi is to open ten new stores over the next 14 weeks and refresh a further 30 as it works towards its long-term target of having 1,500 stores in the UK. The supermarket will be launching shops in places like Oldbury in the West Midlands, Fulham Broadway in London, Brighouse in West Yorkshire, and Caterham in Surrey. Meanwhile, stores undergoing a refresh will include those in places such as Herne Bay in Kent and Ancoats in Manchester.
[ Event ] Future of the High Street on 11 June

1 week ago | theretailbulletin.com | Angela Beevers

GENERAL MERCHANDISE NEWS It’s still not too late to join us at Future of the High Street, which will be held in Central London on 11 June. Free to attend. this dynamic event will bring together a superb line-up of retail leaders and innovators to explore strategies that are revolutionising physical retail.
Dr. Martens appoints chief brand officer

1 week ago | theretailbulletin.com | Angela Beevers

FASHION RETAIL NEWS UK Dr. Martens has appointed Carla Murphy as its new chief brand officer. With over 20 years brand building and enterprise management experience, Murphy has been working with Adidas for the last four years in the role of global senior vice president/general manager for Adidas Outdoor.