When was the last time you saw the Yellow Pages? Probably in 2019, since that was the last time it was published. Well, that thick, yellow book, which was created as a business telephone directory and once served as an invaluable tool for consumers seeking...
Resale and rental have become hot initiatives among retailers. The intention is to cater to consumers’ changing preferences and values, while also mitigating the effects of inflation. But are these initiatives panning out? We’ll find out at the next earnings call for some of the...
Selfridges has launched a new loyalty program powered by a QR code and an app. The United Kingdom-based luxury department store chain’s new Selfridges Unlocked program gives members early access to product launches, events, news and free shipping, Selfridges said in a Thursday (July 13) press release. It also...
In recent years, sustainability has become a hot topic across various industries, including the retail sector. Companies are increasingly under pressure to adopt environmentally friendly practices and reduce their carbon footprint. However, the question remains: Are sustainable practices a drain on finances or do they...
September 09, 2023
When was the last time you saw the Yellow Pages? Probably in 2019, since that was the last time it was published. Well, that thick, yellow book, which was created as a business telephone directory and once served as an invaluable tool for consumers seeking products and services in their local communities, is coming back […]
July 14, 2023
Selfridges has launched a new loyalty program powered by a QR code and an app. The United Kingdom-based luxury department store chain’s new Selfridges Unlocked program gives members early access to product launches, events, news and free shipping, Selfridges said in a Thursday (July 13) press release. It also donates to charity each time the customer shops. “Selfridges Unlocked […]
February 11, 2022
Thailand department store operator Central Retail, the retail subsidiary of Central Group, announced it will spend $3 billion on store network expansion and refurbishment as well as implementing new technology...
December 02, 2021
Thai department store operator Central Group is moving closer to acquiring U.K. retailer Selfridges from Canada’s billionaire Weston family, three people familiar with the situation have told the Financial Times....
March 27, 2020
As government measures to decelerate the spread of the coronavirus have come into place, many upscale retailers in New York such as Chanel, Celine and Fendi have blocked access to...