Besides Northampton, the company plans to open stores in Birmingham, Bristol, and Manchester. Credit: cinch. Online used car retailer Cinch has announced plans to launch new retail stores across the UK. Its first physical store opened on 22 July 2024 in Bedford Road, Northampton. The company also plans to open stores in Birmingham, Bristol, and...
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Here’s the full list of Boots store closures so far with 300 to shut by the end of the summer
Fans of sticking grubby hands in make-up testers, we’ve got sad news indeed. Your nearest Boots could soon be shutting down. The beloved health and beauty chain has been facing ongoing closures for well over a year now as it tries to save a whopping £618 million. In June 2023, it announced a strategy to close 650...
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US online shopping outpaces in-store, 50% prefer online: Bazaarvoice
Online shopping in the US outpaces traditional mall experiences, though both continue to have significant roles in the holiday shopping journey. More than 2,000 respondents were from the United States in the global survey, according to the 2024 Global Holiday Season Consumer Behaviour Report by Bazaarvoice, the leading platform for full-funnel authentic user-generated content (UGC)...
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All the UK stores changing their opening hours for the Euro 2024 final
Three years after defeat to Italy at Wembley, the Three Lions have been given another chance at winning the European Championship. The last time England won a major tournament was way back in 1966, so this really could be a once in a lifetime occasion. And no one wants to miss that. In that spirit,...
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Currys doubles down on store investment
Additions at stores will include seasonal and related items. Credit: jax10289 via Shutterstock. British electrical retailer Currys is ramping up its physical store presence with a significant investment in its store portfolio. The electronics retailer, which has seen two-thirds of its customers use stores for purchases, is betting on the continued importance of the omnichannel...
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1 in 4 Consumers Want to Be Entertained While Shopping
With consumers growing accustomed to the constant stimulation of digital multitasking, many shoppers are finding that the act of purchasing is not enough to keep them entertained. By the Numbers The “How Connected Devices Enable Multitasking Among Digital-First Consumers” edition of the PYMNTS Intelligence “How We Will Pay” study drew from a survey of more...
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M&S is opening two massive new flagship stores in the UK
Marks and Spencer is enjoying a renaissance. It’s cool now. Millennials post TikToks and Tweets lauding their meal deals, and Gen Z has started buying their clothes. Earlier this year M&S was revealed as one of the country’s fastest-growing brands, while a month ago the chain announced 13 new locations across the UK. And now we’ve got two more M&S...
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Ecommerce in Spain – Ecommerce News
Spain is a country in South western Europe. With several strong ecommerce players, it is an interesting market to keep an eye on. Additionally, Spanish consumers are increasingly shopping online. Here is what you need to know about ecommerce in Spain.
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SSP opens new Starbucks store at Heathrow Airport, UK
The new store opening builds on SSP and Starbucks long-term partnership. Credit: WD Stock Photos / Shutterstock. SSP, in collaboration with Starbucks and Heathrow, has inaugurated a new Starbucks outlet at Heathrow Terminal 5. The new 252m² store can accommodate 50 guests. It is equipped with nine coffee machines to handle the high volume of passengers,...
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Jingle All the Year: The Connected Economy Transforms Christmas in July
Amid the sun-soaked days of July, a surprising holiday has taken gained popularity over the last 90 years: Christmas in July. Once one summer camp’s whimsical tradition, it has become a more widespread phenomenon, with eCommerce merchants and digital streaming platforms taking advantage of the opportunity to win connected consumers’ engagement by harnessing their year-round...
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Ice Spice and Central Cee spark dating rumors with UK shopping spree | The Express Tribune
Rumors are swirling around Ice Spice and Central Cee as fans speculate about a possible romance between the two artists. The speculation intensified after the pair were seen on a shopping spree in the United Kingdom on Wednesday. Prior to this, they were spotted cruising around in Central Cee’s blue Lamborghini Urus SUV. During their...
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Travis Kelce Goes on Wild $88K Shopping Spree in London
Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce is still enjoying the last bit of the NFL offseason. He will have to report back to training camp next month. Kelce has spent the majority of the offseason on the Eras Tour with his girlfriend, Taylor Swift. The Eras Tour made its most recent stop in...