Presentation from the conference Shoptalk 2018 in Las Vegas
The Supreme Court will consider whether online retailers can keep an
exemption to collecting sales tax, in a case that could shape the future of
e-commerce in the US. From Financial Times
Chains are launching services such as 24-hour gyms as they battle to halt declining footfall. From Financial Times
Swedish retailer unpacks model that includes allowing customers to view potential purchases with VR headsets. From Financial Times
UK fast-fashion chain Primark is to expand in the US with a store in Florida
next year, its first outside the country’s north-east, indicating growing confidence in its newest market. From Financial Times
Making the leap from online to bricks and mortar could be a risky move, but the judges believe Missguided could be dynamic and forward-thinking enough to make it work. From Retail Week
From vegan to gluten-free, food that meets special dietary requirements is not always easy to find online. Spoon Guru’s partnership with Teseo has changed that. From Retail Week
By overcoming adversity and re-establishing itself as the dominant player in a competitive field, Tesco has maintained its position at the top ofthe grocery game. From Retail Week
Morrisons vowed last year to source more food from local suppliers – and the initiative has paid off, if the grocer’s full-year results are anything
to go by. From Retail Week
From mail-order specialist to 530-store powerhouse, Screwfrx has made itself indispensable to its customers. From Retail Week