Retail News 5.7.25
A mix of high-profile store openings, new tech experiments, leadership appointments, and more turbulence behind the scenes. From airport expansions to viral snacks, here’s what’s been happening;
Store Openings & Expansion
Lululemon has opened its first airport store in Europe at London Heathrow Terminal 5.
Foot Locker launched its largest UK flagship at Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre.
Me + Em will soon open a 2,200 sq ft store on Manchester’s King Street.
Ecommerce, Loyalty & Recommerce
Asos is rolling out a new loyalty scheme for UK shoppers.
Asos x Adidas Originals: An exclusive collection launches online 15th July.
Wyse London launched a marketplace for authenticated second-hand own-brand pieces, supporting circular fashion.
Mango debuted Mango Stylist, an AI-powered virtual fashion assistant to help customers shop and style online.
Leadership Moves
Alexander Wang appointed Roberto Rizzolo as global brand president.
Performance & Restructuring
Clarks announced over 1,200 job cuts amid a pre-tax loss, highlighting the challenges facing heritage footwear brands.
Marks & Spencer is gradually recovering from its April cyber-attack and aims to be fully back online by early August, according to CEO Stuart Machin.
Policy & Crime
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper confirmed police have launched a summer crackdown on shoplifting, targeting repeat offenders and town centre crime.
Campaigns & Brand Culture
Marks & Spencer is leaning into “thigh guy summer,” launching a short shorts range in collaboration with Spencer Matthews and Mark Wright.
Marks & Spencer also faces a potential court battle over VAT on its viral strawberry sandwich.
Convenience & Delivery
Boots has teamed up with Deliveroo to deliver summer essentials to UK hotspots in under an hour.
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