Latest Retail News & Analysis – Page 7
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News briefsBoardriders first store in Venezuela has opened
The opening is set to be a milestone for the company’s approach to the South American market.
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ArticleZalando and About You have successfully merged, targeting €450 billion fashion market
The European Commission has approved the merger. Zalando has now acquired 91.45 percent of About You’s share capital.
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ArticleLululemon has found its partner for India expansion
Lululemon has found its key partner for one of the world’s largest markets, a partnership that will commence in the second half of 2026.
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ArticleSport 2000 introduces a new trade fair concept
The focus will be on clear orientation and product range expertise, the retail chain stated.
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News briefsJD Sports sees Helen Ashton to step down as Interim Chair
Ashton joined JD Sports as a Non-Executive Director in November 2021 and served as Interim Chair during a CEO and Chair transition.
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ArticleSports Emotion to introduce Running Emotion
Sports Emotion has announced that it is once again branching out with a new retail banner.
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ArticleDecathlon expands footprint in cities with two new stores in Nuremberg
Decathlon is accelerating its growth strategy in southern Germany with the announcement of two new store openings
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News briefsAllbirds has new distribution in Eurasia
Allbirds has struck deals with three new distributors, raising its worldwide total to 16. Beosport (Belgrade) will be handling the Balkans as of January 2026, 911 Fashion (Tel Aviv) will be handling Israel as of October 2025, and Tradist Distribution (Istanbul) will be handling Turkey and Central Asia as of ...
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ArticlePrime Day set to drive $23.8bn in US online sales
E‑commerce sales in the US are on track to hit record highs this July during Prime Day, fueled by deep discounts across categories.
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News briefsShein files for Hong Kong IPO
The fast-fashion e-commerce giant seeks Hong Kong listing to influence UK regulators amid stalled London plans.
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News briefsSuma sells its stake in TradeInn to Apollo
Headquartered in Girona, Spain, TradeInn generated revenues of €554 million in 2024, making about 85 percent of its sales abroad. It first crossed the half-billion mark in 2023.
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News briefsColumbia has opened up in Tokyo
Columbia keeps going offensive in Asia. The new store, one of the biggest in Japan, mixes natural materials like wood and stone into a sophisticated and urban setting.
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News briefsZalando boss quits, replaced by two new colleagues
Baum’s achievements during his years with the company include steering it through a pandemic and establishing the brand in several new markets.
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ArticleDecathlon in technology collaboration with British Rheon Labs
Rheon has already collaborated with brands like Adidas, Rapha, Macron and many others who have chosen to use Rheon materials and technology in sports equipment.
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ArticleXXL leaves the stock exchange and asks suppliers for a deadline
XXL’s sweaty summer continues. In this latest chapter of the never-ending retail drama, the retailer leaves the Oslo stock exchange.
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News briefsFútbol Emotion expands in Spain
The chain says it has designed the store to meet the demands of its omnichannel strategy.
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News briefsFirst Saucony flagship store ever in the UK has opened up
With lockers for running groups, an integrated café, and of course a lot of running shoes, Saucony’s first UK flagship is a run-to-place.
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OpinionThree years on – EU framework for the distribution of branded products, from an attorney’s perspective
The EU Commision’s revision of the framework, now three years old, has sought to meet the legal challenges of new online distribution models by imposing new vertical restrictions. Reactions in the private sector have been various.
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News briefsAnnual sales up 2% at El Corte Inglés
El Corte Inglés generated revenues of €16.7 billion for fiscal 2024/25, ended on Feb. 28, according to Diffusion Sport.
