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News•Feb 26, 2026
Global Supply Chain Volatility Pushes Sports Brand On to Open Robot-Centric South Korean Factory
Swiss performance brand On has inaugurated its second automated footwear factory near Busan, South Korea, featuring 32 robots. The new plant, together with the Zurich site, is projected to boost global production capacity by 30 times in 2026, shifting the brand away from its Vietnam‑centric supply chain. Nearshoring aims to cut US tariff risk, shorten lead times and improve sustainability. On plans to replicate the robot‑centric model in the Americas and Europe.
By Retail Gazette
News•Feb 25, 2026
Why Social Media Demands a Strategic Rethink
Social media has moved from a peripheral branding tool to the core of product discovery, trust building, and direct sales. Brands like American Eagle demonstrated the impact, gaining 790,000 new customers in six weeks and boosting denim sales 34%. The...
By Retail Gazette
News•Feb 19, 2026
AI Adoption Is Rising in Retail, but Efficiencies Remain Surprisingly Underwhelming
AI adoption is accelerating in retail, with roughly 70% of firms reporting use of some AI technology. Despite this uptake, more than 80% of senior executives say AI has not noticeably affected employment or productivity over the past three years....
By Retail Gazette
Deals•Feb 9, 2026
Tesco Acquires Five Former Amazon Fresh Sites for Express Expansion
Tesco announced the acquisition of five former Amazon Fresh stores in London, which will be converted into Tesco Express outlets before summer 2026. The move supports its goal to open over 70 Express stores by March 2027 as part of...
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