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Music production
fromPitchfork
1 day ago

Mall Walking With dexter in the newsagent

Charmaine Ayoku explores her artistic voice through grief and creativity, culminating in her mixtape 'Time Flies' released in 2025.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
8 hours ago

AI Agents are Becoming the Fourth Place of Commerce and OOH is Shaping their Choices

AI agents are becoming a significant factor in commerce, influencing consumer decisions and brand visibility.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
#social-media
Digital life
fromTheregister
7 hours ago

Brits are falling out of love with the internet

British adults are less active on social media, with fewer believing benefits outweigh risks, leading to increased passivity online.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

UK social media users less active on tech platforms due to rise of video apps

Social media activity in the UK is declining due to video app popularity and concerns over past posts affecting users' reputations.
#adidas
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
36 minutes ago

Adidas introduces first creative class at new SoHo flagship | amNewYork

Adidas launched the SS26 Creative Class at its new SoHo flagship, emphasizing cultural impact and community engagement in New York.
Graphic design
fromWWD
4 days ago

Adidas' Newest Originals Flagship Centers Around NYC's Creative Community

Adidas opens a new flagship store in SoHo, emphasizing cultural engagement and local talent through innovative design and community collaboration.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
36 minutes ago

Adidas introduces first creative class at new SoHo flagship | amNewYork

Adidas launched the SS26 Creative Class at its new SoHo flagship, emphasizing cultural impact and community engagement in New York.
Graphic design
fromWWD
4 days ago

Adidas' Newest Originals Flagship Centers Around NYC's Creative Community

Adidas opens a new flagship store in SoHo, emphasizing cultural engagement and local talent through innovative design and community collaboration.
#retail
DC food
fromThe Strategist
1 day ago

A Spring Guide to Shopping in New York City

New stores, including boutiques and bookstores, are opening across the city, enhancing the local shopping experience with unique offerings.
DC food
fromThe Strategist
1 day ago

A Spring Guide to Shopping in New York City

New stores, including boutiques and bookstores, are opening across the city, enhancing the local shopping experience with unique offerings.
fromMpls.St.Paul Magazine
10 hours ago

Design Destinations: New York City

"It's a really special spot. When you start at the top and move down the gently sloped ramp, you almost feel like a marble tumbling down, looking at art as you roll by. The slight slant plays with your sense of perspective and grounding."
NYC food
Fashion & style
fromVogue
11 hours ago

Are Haul Videos Making Fashion's Returns Problem Worse?

Creators oppose overconsumption but face unavoidable returns, prompting luxury retailers to implement strict return policies to combat fraud.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

9 Public Transport Mistakes Every Tourist Makes in Europe-and What Locals Recommend Instead

Public transportation in Rome is extensive, cost-effective, and often faster than taxis, despite some tourists' hesitance to use it.
Artificial intelligence
fromDigiday
1 day ago

AI talk at retail events shifts to proving real results, defining a true strategy

AI has evolved from experimentation to a focus on proven strategies and increased productivity in retail.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

How Paris swapped cars for bikes and transformed its streets

Corentin Roudaut, who once felt overwhelmed by Paris's traffic, found renewed confidence in cycling after the establishment of a segregated bike lane on Boulevard Voltaire. He now actively participates in promoting cycling in the city, witnessing a remarkable transformation in urban mobility and safety over the last decade.
Paris food
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

UK food halls buck downbeat hospitality trend: In this impossible climate, they shine hope'

Food halls are thriving in the UK, offering affordable dining options and supporting new businesses amid economic challenges.
#dtc-beauty
E-Commerce
fromMerced Sun-Star
3 days ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and changing consumer expectations.
Marketing
fromTheStreet
3 days ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

DTC beauty brands must prioritize profitability over growth due to slowing expansion and intense competition.
E-Commerce
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and shifting consumer expectations.
E-Commerce
fromMerced Sun-Star
3 days ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and changing consumer expectations.
Marketing
fromTheStreet
3 days ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

DTC beauty brands must prioritize profitability over growth due to slowing expansion and intense competition.
E-Commerce
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and shifting consumer expectations.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Barclays bets on the high street once more with new branches and the return of the bank manager

Barclays plans to open new branches and reinstate the bank manager role to compete with digital challengers in consumer banking.
fromAdExchanger
2 years ago

Commerce | AdExchanger

Regulators are paying more attention to data privacy because their constituents consider it a 'kitchen table' issue, highlighting its importance in everyday life.
EU data protection
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

National app could end parking headaches for drivers

The National Parking Platform initiative aims to simplify parking payments by allowing drivers to use one app for multiple services.
#online-shopping
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Why trying products before buying matters in modern retail

Convenience in online shopping is insufficient for sensory products like beauty and fragrance, where personal experience and testing are crucial.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Why trying products before buying matters in modern retail

Convenience in online shopping is insufficient for sensory products like beauty and fragrance, where personal experience and testing are crucial.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

How to Turn Any Trade Show Into Wall-to-Wall Press Coverage

Align the internal team on key messaging before trade shows to maximize PR opportunities and ensure effective communication.
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 days ago

Zara Store at Rossio / Contacto Atlantico

The Zara Rossio project reflects a precise and careful approach to contemporary architecture in Portugal, demonstrating how high-quality architecture can engage with historically significant contexts.
Renovation
#retail-sales
Fashion & style
fromEntrepreneur
21 hours ago

They Brought in $5K Per Weekend at Craft Fairs - Then $1.5M a Year - Thanks to an Unusual Business Model: 'Incredibly Fast Scale'

Chen and Wu launched Never Have I Ever, a beauty startup focused on wearable art, achieving $1.5 million in revenue and a 'Shark Tank' deal.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Modern revival planned for historic street market

Plans to revitalize Kingston Ancient Market include new stalls, a central piazza, and improved facilities to enhance community engagement.
Marketing tech
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 days ago

The Rise of Dark Traffic: Why Your Analytics Are Lying to You - Social Media Explorer

Direct traffic is increasingly misleading due to untraceable influences from AI-driven research and decision-making processes.
NYC food
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

How to Spend a Perfect Day in FiDi, One of NYC's Most Underrated Neighborhoods

Financial District offers a mix of local and tourist activities, making it a vibrant area beyond its daytime finance reputation.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Marks & Spencer boss warns crime is getting more brazen'

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for effective policing to address rising retail crime.
Marketing
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Brands are getting more physical

Marketers are increasingly focusing on physical experiences to foster human connection and emotional engagement with consumers.
Business intelligence
fromBusline News
4 days ago

Analysis Highlights 20x ROI For ABA Marketplace Attendees - Busline News

ABA Marketplace generated $124.9 million in business activity, reinforcing its status as North America's leading bus and group travel event.
#eu-customs-reform
EU data protection
fromThe Local France
5 days ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
EU data protection
fromThe Local Germany
5 days ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
EU data protection
fromThe Local France
5 days ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
EU data protection
fromThe Local Germany
5 days ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

Pruning The Mediavine; Shoppers Aren't Clicking Amazon's AI Ads | AdExchanger

Digital publishers face challenges due to AI and traffic changes, leading to layoffs and a focus on high-impact areas.
Fashion & style
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Gen Z Is Bringing the Mall Back From the Dead. Here's How 'Mallmaxxing' Is Reshaping Retail.

Gen Z is revitalizing American malls by creating viral content and demanding physical retail experiences.
#ecommerce
NYC food
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: SNAP Incentives Don't Match How New Yorkers Actually Shop

Updating food assistance programs to align with actual shopping habits can better address food insecurity in New York City.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

Jones Road Beauty Is Using A New Type Of MMM To Reset Its Media Measurement | AdExchanger

Cody Plofker values discovering ineffective marketing channels to optimize strategies, contrasting with typical marketers who struggle with measurement confusion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The vape capital of Britain: how have two Manchester backstreets come to dominate the e-cigarette trade?

Ali's store, Fly Vape, is located in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, an area that has become a surprising hub for the vaping industry, housing over 50 outlets specializing in vaping products.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Two-thirds of UK hospitality businesses plan to cut jobs and one in seven will close, survey finds

An industry-wide survey found that 64% of firms plan to cut jobs, 42% intend to reduce trading hours, and one in seven will be forced to close.
UK news
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

What Fast-Moving Digital Industries Teach Us About Business Agility

Fast-moving industries exemplify business agility by rapidly adapting to trends and customer needs, a practice all businesses should adopt.
E-Commerce
fromMan of Many
6 days ago

GOAT's New Discount Sneakers.com Marketplace Proves Hype Bubble Has Burst | Man of Many

GOAT Group launched Sneakers.com, a discount sneaker platform offering up to 91% off, signaling a shift from hype to value-driven consumer needs.
#uk-retail-sales
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

UK retail sales fall as shoppers tighten spending ahead of energy shock

UK retail sales fell 0.4% in February, indicating fragile consumer spending amid rising energy costs and economic tightening.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

UK retail sales fall as shoppers tighten spending ahead of energy shock

UK retail sales fell 0.4% in February, indicating fragile consumer spending amid rising energy costs and economic tightening.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP

National Car Parks collapsed due to reduced demand from flexible working, high costs, and changing consumer habits.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

One of London's most legendary shopping centres is getting a game-changing glow-up

Brent Cross shopping centre is undergoing a major £1.4 billion redevelopment featuring 150 new shops, 50 restaurants, a cinema complex, and hotel, with plans finalized by spring 2026.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Retail's Pivotal Year: The Structural Reset Defining 2026

Retail is undergoing a structural split between large retailers and niche brands, driven by new consumer preferences and technological advancements.
London politics
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

This famous London shopping street is finally officially going car-free

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has approved final plans to ban vehicles from Oxford Street, transforming the iconic shopping street into a fully pedestrianized area by late 2027.
London food
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

The Space That Helps You Shop Better | Neighbourhood Watch

Better Things is an independent retail space in Forest Hill showcasing over 180 indie brands across ceramics, jewelry, homeware, and accessories, with rotating stock and pop-up opportunities for makers.
New York City
fromFast Company
1 month ago

MIT researchers just mapped New York City foot traffic for the first time ever

A comprehensive pedestrian model maps foot traffic across all NYC sidewalks, revealing movement patterns and crash vulnerabilities and enabling people-focused transportation planning and funding shifts.
#oxford-street-pedestrianisation
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Government warned tax timebomb poses existential threat to high streets - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Small businesses such as cafes, shops and hairdressers are facing three years of business rates misery with an average 52 per cent hike in bills being piled on in three instalments, new analysis from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed. The controversial slashing of relief for 230,000 small firms across the retail, hospitality and leisure (RHL) sectors in England, combined with other business rates changes being introduced by the Government from this April, leaves many having to pay thousands of pounds extra.
Business
fromThe Business of Fashion
2 months ago

The Top 10 Contemporary and Accessible Luxury Fashion Brands Leading Customer Engagement

Last year, traditional luxury brands struggled to keep the attention of aspirational shoppers, and it was their lower-priced counterparts that swooped in to fill the gap. The formerly squeezed middle of the market - sitting below pure luxury labels but above mass-market brands - was able to capitalise on luxury's ever-growing prices and perceived lack of innovation. Tightening consumer budgets also played a part.
Marketing tech
fromThe Business of Fashion
2 months ago

The Metrics That Matter in Today's Creator Economy

AI-enabled predictive tools identify which creators and content styles will resonate, shifting influencer marketing toward measurable, performance-focused advertising.
Marketing
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Merchandise as a media channel how brands use products to influence buyer behaviour - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Strategically used B2B merchandise functions as an owned media channel, sustaining brand visibility, credibility, and influence throughout long, multi-stakeholder purchasing cycles.
fromlondonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

How to include unconventional shoes into your everyday wardrobe - London Business News

Choosing a particular model does not necessarily mean focusing on excessive colour, but rather knowing how to identify the lines and volumes that communicate a precise aesthetic vision that breaks with convention. This process requires a certain awareness of materials and proportions, as a shoe with a strong design has the ability to transform even the simplest outfit into a sophisticated and modern style statement.
Fashion & style
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

Topshop has returned to 7 London stores - full list of locations

Looking back at 'em through rose-tinted glasses, the 2010s seemed like they were a much better time. London hosted the Olympics, Sherlock was on the telly, and everyone was wearing Joni jeans and tea dresses from Topshop. Could things be returning to the simpler days when all you had to worry about was how tight your skinny jeans were and how to get the perfect side parting? Maybe, because Topshop is making a comeback to British high streets.
Fashion & style
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The UK's high streets have reached a tipping point and Reform will reap the benefits | John Harris

UK high streets face mass retail decline as thousands of shops close due to online shopping, rising costs and weak support for independent retailers.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

London retail market: Why businesses should interpret consumer spending trends - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Shifts in consumer behaviour play a pivotal role in shaping the retail landscape. Today's consumers anticipate seamless shopping experiences that blend the best of online and offline worlds. Having that in mind, successful businesses must consider several factors as they navigate the ever-changing retail landscape-from reimagining omnichannel tactics to assessing the evolving value equation. Here's why tracking consumer spending trends is crucial for London businesses today.
E-Commerce
Fashion & style
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Topshop returns to the high street in John Lewis stores

Topshop returns to physical retail with concessions in 32 John Lewis stores, aiming to attract younger shoppers and revive its cultural relevance.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Topshop returns to the high street here's where you can find iconic brand

Topshop returns to UK high streets via all 32 John Lewis stores as part of John Lewis's spring/summer expansion backed by an £800 million long-term investment.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
2 months ago

What JD Sports' AI Play Means For Retailers

JD Sports enables one-click AI-driven shopping via Commercetools on Copilot, Gemini and ChatGPT, prompting broader retailer adoption of agentic commerce.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

THEN AND NOW: Vintage photos show how department stores have changed

Department stores shifted from selling necessities in the early 1900s to struggling luxury retailers today, pressured by online sales while some chains adapt.
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