Latest Retail News & Analysis
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ArticleFanatics bets on AI to redefine fan shopping experience
Sports retail giant Fanatics teams up with Rokt to deliver hyper-personalized offers and seamless checkout experiences across its global e-commerce network.
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ArticleSocial commerce races towards $1 trillion
Social networks have evolved into commerce platforms. Sprout Social’s survey shows 76% of users have been influenced by social media purchases in the past six months.
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ArticleAuction shopping app nears $1bn in annual revenue
Six-year-old start-up WhatNot has raised $11.5 billion from investors.
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ArticleDecathlon Germany to launch own loyalty programme in 2026
Decathlon Germany will launch its own loyalty program in January 2026, replacing Payback and rewarding purchases, sports activities and circular engagement.
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ArticleAuthentic Brands bets big on TikTok Shop expansion
Authentic Brands Group selects Pattern to manage TikTok Shop and optimize marketplace operations for 50+ global brands.
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News briefsFrasers buys Swindon Designer Outlet
Frasers Group has acquired Swindon Designer Outlet, one of the UK’s top five outlets by footfall, as part of its physical retail expansion strategy.
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WebinarWEBINAR: The 5 major trends in China’s active lifestyle landscape
Chinese consumers are spending more on premium sportswear and outdoorwear. Join our Expert Talk to learn what this means for international brands.
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News briefsFanatics to run FIFA 2026 retail
Fanatics will exclusively manage retail operations at FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums and fan festivals across North America.
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News briefsArgan and Decathlon cut emissions with heat pumps
Four logistics sites now use heat pumps instead of gas boilers, cutting annual CO₂ emissions by 700 tons.
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News briefsGymshark opens first US flagship in NYC
Gymshark will open its first US flagship store in Manhattan on Dec. 13, featuring bespoke design and community spaces.
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News briefsSporting goods surge on Cyber Monday
Sporting goods sales rose 6 percent on Cyber Monday, driven by 17 percent discounts and demand for activewear, athleisure and fitness gear.
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News briefsBlack Friday US online sales hit record $11.8 billion
Black Friday 2025 set a new US record with $11.8 billion in online sales, driven by AI tools, mobile shopping, and steep discounts on electronics and apparel.
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News briefsSuperdry plans 15 new UK stores
Superdry will open 15 new UK stores and expand in Europe, reinforcing its sportswear credentials with technical apparel for training and outdoor sports.
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News briefsJD Group brings Fluent Commerce to Hibbett USA
JD Group is rolling out Fluent Commerce’s distributed-order-management (DOM) solution across Hibbett’s thousand or so US stores to power omnichannel fulfilment.
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News briefsNew machines speed up SportsShoes.com’s warehouse
SportsShoes.com, the online retailer of running shoes, running apparel and outdoor gear, has invested £1.5 million (€1.7m) to semi-automate its warehouse. The company says the new conveyors and packaging machines have improved product-picking capacity by 150 percent and increased products packed per hour by a factor of six. That total ...
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News briefsOn opens first Spain store in Madrid
Swiss sportswear brand On has opened its first Spanish store in Madrid’s Salamanca district, covering 250 square metres over two floors.
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News briefsUmbro names new North American apparel, footwear licensees
Iconix International’s Umbro brand is preparing a major North American relaunch in 2026, securing Isaac Morris Ltd. for apparel and BBC International for footwear.
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ArticleChampion revamps Chengdu flagship with bamboo craft
Champion’s upgraded Chengdu flagship blends its athletic DNA with classic craftsmanship: bamboo-weaving textures, DIY artisan stations, and heritage Reverse Weave pieces.
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ArticlePerfect Moment opens first store in Verbier
London-based luxury skiwear brand Perfect Moment has opened its first wholly owned retail store in Verbier, Switzerland, on November 5, 2025.
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ArticleWalmart CEO McMillon to retire
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon will retire, and John Furner, current COO, will take over. The transition could reshape how sporting goods brands manage pricing, distribution and e-commerce at Walmart.
