Category: Company News

  • Will Retail Be Full of AI CEOs and AI CEO Avatars?

    JD.com, one of China’s largest retailers, recently showcased a virtual avatar of its founder, Richard Liu, during a livestream event. This virtual version of Liu made a brief appearance, lasting around 40 minutes, in an 11-hour promotional event for World Book Day. While the virtual Liu was only a small part of the event, his…

  • Is Starbucks’ Focus on Store Ambiance a Sign of Future Trends?

    Starbucks is making changes to improve guests’ coffee shop experience. The company is working on reducing noise inside its stores and enhancing accessibility for all customers. To tackle the noise issue, Starbucks plans to install acoustic dampening baffles or foams in the ceilings of new U.S. locations and about 1,000 renovated stores. This change aims to…

  • US beauty brand Bath & Body Works opens first store in London

    Bath & Body Works has opened its first standalone store in London at Westfield shopping centre. The American retailer’s new 2,357 sq ft store in White City houses its premium range of lifestyle care products and home fragrance, sitting directly opposite beauty giant Sephora. The retailer is also set to open a second store in the…

  • JD Sports to buy US rival Hibbett in $1.08 billion sportswear retail deal

    By Yadarisa Shabong (Reuters) -JD Sports Fashion has proposed to buy American athletic fashion retailer Hibbett Inc for about $1.08 billion, the companies said on Tuesday, as Britain’s biggest sportswear retailer looks to expand across the southeastern U.S. The deal comes as shares in athletic clothing retailers come under pressure globally after weak outlooks from…

  • Foot Locker debuts ‘store of the future’ as it looks to win back Wall Street’s confidence

    A new and improved Foot Locker debuted at a New Jersey mall on Wednesday as the sneaker retailer looks to reverse a sales slump, keep brand partners loyal and win back Wall Street’s confidence by revamping the footprint for its all-important stores.  The new concept Foot Locker bills as its “store of the future” turns the retailer’s tired mall format…

  • Levi’s opens first store in Dhaka, Bangladesh

    Iconic denim lifestyle brand, Levi’s® today announced the opening of its first store in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Situated in the bustling district of Banani Road, the Levi’s® store boasts an elevated brand and shopping experience as well as a diverse product assortment that is catered to the local consumer. As Levi’s® continues its expansion across key markets in Asia, the new store…

  • Japan’s Uniqlo opens Rome store as part of European expansion

    Japan’s Uniqlo will open the doors on its new Rome store on Thursday, an important part of plans by owner Fast Retailing to further accelerate growth in Europe and North America. It is the second store in Italy and one of five new openings planned for Europe in the spring-summer season, the Rome shop is a milestone for the…

  • JD Sports opens on Champs-Elysées in Paris, On and Salomon about to follow suit

    Preparation work for the Olympics is in full swing in Paris, and a strong sporting vibe is spreading through the city’s main thoroughfares. Last week, Puma and Nike were the first to stage press conferences, and are setting up Parisian homes for their teams and athletes this summer. In retail too, the Olympic spirit is permeating the streets of Paris. Canadian…

  • Levi’s franchise information

    Levi’s is one of the most recognizable clothing brands in the world. It was founded by Levi Strauss in 1873 and with the establishment of the company Levi Strauss and Co., the first blue jean was created. Levi’s had an active, if somewhat turbulent, history as the brand continued to develop. From an earthquake in…

  • Levi’s opens its largest store in Bangkok

    Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has announced the reopening of its Levi’s store at popular mall CentralWorld, in Bangkok, Thailand. At 364 sqm, the expanded store is now the largest Levi’s store in Southeast Asia, marking yet another milestone in LS&Co.’s footprint within the region. It also represents LS&Co.’s focus on its direct-to-consumer strategy as…