By EFE Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 15, 2025 Amid rising global tensions and looming U.S. tariffs, Inditex is doubling down on growth. At its annual general meeting, the fashion giant reaffirmed its international ambitions with a $1.8 billion investment plan and continued expansion in key markets. “We will continue our project-by-project approach,”…
Delivery giant DHL has released its latest E-Commerce Trends Report and said that “AI and social media are reshaping online shopping”. DHL It said that delivery remains the top “conversion killer” with 81% of shoppers abandoning their carts when preferred delivery options are missing. But there are other issues too with a third of shoppers…
We’re finally seeing a major shift in materials, design, and digital engagement in the luxury packaging sector as “sustainability is no longer an option — it’s an expectation for customers”. That’s according to a new study from Bain & Company and Fedrigoni, the global manufacturer of speciality papers, self-adhesive materials, and RFID. Photo: Bain They…
Fashion e-tail giant Zalando has released a new consumers study that highlights how shoppers want brands, retailers and others to take action on sustainability. It also presents a “collective roadmap for change with recommendations for retailers and brands, the EU, and other national governments, as well as social media platforms and influencers”. This comes four…
Retail’s golden rule has always been that the ground-floor storefront is the only option. However, in some cases, it turns out that subsequent higher floors offer the most square footage for retail selling. Such was the case for French accessories giant Longchamp when they purchased a building at 132 Spring Street over 20 years ago….
