Vinted Sold over 10 Billion Euros in Secondhand Goods
Vinted, the Lithuanian second‑hand marketplace, posted €1.1 billion (≈$1.20 billion) in revenue for 2025, a 38% increase year‑over‑year. The platform facilitated €10.8 billion (≈$11.8 billion) in gross merchandise value, confirming its dominance in Europe’s fast‑growing resale sector. Analysts see rising inflation as a catalyst, prompting shoppers to seek cheaper, pre‑owned alternatives. Vinted’s growth underscores the shift toward sustainable consumption and digital thrift‑shopping.
Vinted Hits €1.1bn Revenue but Profits Slide as It Invests in Growth
Vinted reported €1.1 billion ($1.2 billion) in revenue for 2025, up from €813 million the year before, as gross merchandise value hit €10.8 billion ($11.8 billion). Adjusted EBITDA slipped 5% to €151 million ($165 million) and net profit fell 19% to €62 million ($68 million) amid heavy investment in...
Asda Rolls Out 700 Self-Service Laundry Machines to Stores Nationwide
British supermarket Asda is rolling out up to 700 self‑service laundry machines across its Supercentres, Superstores, supermarkets and Express locations starting in May. The Wash.ME units, supplied through a partnership with ME Group International, feature large‑capacity 9 kg and 20 kg drums,...
Beyond the SKU: Why Retail Pricing Must Be Rebuilt for the Age of Consumer Missions
Retailers are shifting from SKU‑centric pricing to a mission‑driven approach, where customers evaluate whole solutions rather than isolated products. This change mirrors B2B purchasing, emphasizing total cost of solving a problem and confidence in outcomes. Traditional pricing systems, built for...
Nectar Social and Reddit Announce Strategic Data Partnership
AI‑native social commerce platform Nectar Social has entered a strategic data partnership with Reddit, gaining access to the Reddit Data API. The integration allows enterprise brands to pull real‑time conversations from over 100,000 Reddit communities and combine them with data...
MINISO Hello Kitty Pop-Up to Debut at Scarborough Town Centre
MINISO is launching Canada’s first Hello Kitty and Friends pop‑up at Scarborough Town Centre, opening on April 25 and running through May 24. The temporary shop will showcase more than 500 Sanrio‑licensed items, including an exclusive Racing Club Collection plush surprise box. The...
How Declan Ee Turned Six Years of Online Patience Into a Chelsea Flagship
Singapore‑born furniture brand Castlery, which generates about 70% of its revenue from the United States, opened its first U.S. flagship in Manhattan’s Chelsea district. The 3,000‑sq‑ft showroom showcases 17 room sets designed for city living and is expected to lift...
PVR INOX to Pivot Expansion to 100 Pc FOCO Model over 4 Years
PVR INOX Limited announced a strategic pivot to a 100% FOCO (franchise‑owned, company‑operated) expansion model over the next four years, moving away from its capital‑intensive COCO approach. The company currently runs 1,802 screens and has 71 FOCO screens, adding 12...
Why Asian Chain Pizza 4P’s Believes It Can Conquer New York
Pizza 4P’s, a Vietnamese‑Japanese artisanal pizza chain, is opening its first U.S. outlet in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, marking a bold entry into New York’s fiercely competitive pizza scene. The brand, founded in 2011 and backed by a $10 million minority investment from...
Former PropertyGuru Exec Kenneth Soh Spearheads Foodpanda Malaysia as New MD, Aims for Everyday Value Amid Rising Costs
Kenneth Soh, a former senior executive at PropertyGuru, has been appointed managing director of Foodpanda Malaysia. He will steer the platform toward delivering everyday value as Malaysian consumers grapple with rising living costs. Soh’s mandate includes expanding local restaurant partnerships...
Sofa Club Expands North with New Newcastle Metrocentre Flagship
Sofa Club launched its newest flagship showroom in Newcastle’s Metrocentre over the Easter weekend, drawing more than 1,000 visitors despite closing on Easter Sunday. The two‑level space offers an immersive, design‑forward environment that blends bold aesthetics with relaxed comfort. Opening...
Bartesian Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 35% Off
Bartesian, the capsule‑based home cocktail maker, is offering up to 35% off its pods through tiered subscription discounts and a range of bundle deals. A Mother’s Day “Mom Bundle” worth $376 is being raffled until April 30, while the Bartesian Pro...
Honasa Sees over 20% Growth in Q4 FY26; Shares Jump 3% on Strong Outlook
Honasa Consumer Limited, the parent of Mamaearth, reported over 20% revenue growth for Q4 FY26 and expects late‑twenties growth overall. The flagship Mamaearth brand is projected to expand in the teens, while newer labels such as The Derma Co. and...
Burger King Misses the Mark in Vietnam
Burger King has shuttered all three of its Hanoi outlets and trimmed its footprint in Ho Chi Minh City to just three non‑airport locations, leaving only an airport store in the capital. The closures follow a decade‑long struggle to meet...
How Gen Z’s Personal Style Obsession Is Changing Fashion
The request references an article titled “Why Luxury Needs to Rethink How It Speaks to Gen Z” from Business of Fashion, but the provided text contains only navigation links, image captions, and related‑article teasers without any substantive content. Without the article’s body,...
Maje Opens First Thailand Concept Store Inside Takashimaya at IconSiam
French fashion label Maje launched its inaugural concept store in Thailand, situated on the M Floor of Takashimaya within Bangkok’s IconSiam complex. The boutique’s interior, crafted with designer Valeriane Lazard, merges Parisian elegance with Mediterranean-inspired natural materials such as pink terracotta...
Must Société Opens Flagship Jardin De Ville Store in Laval (Photos)
Must Société opened a 30,000‑square‑foot flagship Jardin de Ville store in Laval, its largest to date. The location consolidates the brand’s full outdoor furniture range, featuring designers such as Talenti, Fast, Kettal and Gloster. It offers dedicated designer assistance, commercial‑project...
Foodpanda Malaysia Taps Former Propertyguru Exec Kenneth Soh as MD
Foodpanda Malaysia announced Kenneth Soh as its new Managing Director, succeeding Tan Ming Luk who led the unit since October 2024. Soh brings experience as former country manager of Propertyguru and Shopee, two of Southeast Asia’s leading digital platforms. In his first statement, he...
Fashion Briefing: How Did Nike’s Embattled Heritage Brand Converse Reach a 15-Year Revenue Low?
Nike’s heritage label Converse has hit its lowest revenue in 15 years, prompting speculation that the sneaker maker may be put up for sale. The brand’s sales slipped to roughly $1.3 billion, with profit margins falling below 5% as direct‑to‑consumer initiatives...
Glossier Built the Modern Beauty Playbook — Now What?
Glossier, the millennial‑born beauty brand that popularized the “clean girl” aesthetic, has entered a new era under CEO Colin Walsh, a former Ouai executive. Since his appointment, the company has slashed roughly a third of its workforce, scaled back its...
Cotopaxi Taps FP Movement to Bring Its Outdoor Gear Into Everyday Wardrobes
Cotopaxi unveiled a limited‑edition four‑piece capsule with FP Movement on April 9, aiming to attract style‑conscious women beyond its core outdoor audience. The collection—featuring a travel pack, messenger‑style bag and five‑panel hat—prices range from $45 to $150. Cotopaxi reported $150 million in...
Gen Z Canadians Reviving Mall Culture with Focus on Social Shopping: Lightspeed Commerce
Lightspeed Commerce’s new research shows Gen Z Canadians are reviving mall culture by seeking social, community‑focused retail experiences. Eighty‑three percent say stores with social features make them feel connected, and 68% are more likely to spend and return to venues offering...
Alibaba Ties E-Commerce Growth to AI After Latest Overhaul
Alibaba has reorganized its e‑commerce AI efforts under a new Alibaba Token Hub (ATH), consolidating smart‑search, recommendation, and multimodal AI units. The overhaul splits the former search division into platform‑users, products, and algorithms teams while folding the future‑innovation group into...
‘A Toxic Environment for Children’ — Inside the Beauty ‘Cosmeticorexia’ Battle
The Financial Times investigates the growing crisis dubbed "cosmeticorexia," where the beauty industry’s relentless promotion of flawless looks creates a toxic environment for children. Influencers, social‑media filters, and aggressive marketing push minors toward extreme dieting, excessive makeup, and even early...
Michaels Partners with Jonathan Adler to Give Its Home Decor Section an Upgrade
Michaels is debuting a co‑branded home‑decor line with designer Jonathan Adler, hitting stores on April 17. The collection blends ready‑to‑display pieces with DIY‑friendly items such as paint‑your‑own ceramic vases, priced between $2.99 and $299.99. The launch follows Michaels’ broader push into...
Shopify Retail Tech’s Trap: Why Integration Is Not Unification
Australian shoppers are rapidly adopting AI, with 38% using it for search and another 39% for purchase decisions, reshaping retail discovery. Retailers, however, face fragmented tech stacks that impede AI’s effectiveness, as integration merely links disparate systems. Case studies from...
In-N-Out's Owner Explains Why the Chain Is Not Chasing Private Equity, Delivery, or Mobile Orders
In a March conversation at Pepperdine University, Lynsi Snyder‑Ellingson reaffirmed In‑N‑Out’s commitment to its traditional model, rejecting private‑equity investment, delivery platforms, and mobile ordering. The chain continues its deliberate, slow expansion, recently opening stores in Tennessee—the 10th state—while keeping locations...
Why Your Customer Experience Looks Different Depending on Where Your Customer Lives
Most CX teams believe they understand the customer journey, but real‑world testing often occurs from a single office network. Geographic differences in ISP speed, CDN configuration, currency display, and third‑party script latency create hidden friction that only surfaces as churn...
How David’s Bridal Is Evolving Beyond Traditional Retail
At Shoptalk in Las Vegas, David’s Bridal executives unveiled their "Aisle to Algorithm" strategy, using large language models and the AI‑powered Pearl Planner to streamline internal workflows and personalize the bridal shopping experience. They highlighted how artificial intelligence is reshaping...
SharkNinja Powers Sales Surge Through Retail Media Campaign via Zitcha and Market Media
SharkNinja partnered with Zitcha and Market Media to run an always‑on retail media campaign across Noel Leeming’s in‑store screens, on‑site displays, EDMs and off‑site social ads. The full‑funnel effort generated more than 830,000 impressions, 6,400 clicks and delivered a return...
The Secret Behind Cult Gaia’s Cult Following
Cult Gaia, founded in 2012 as a flower‑crown label, has become a multimillion‑dollar fashion house anchored by a strong direct‑to‑consumer (DTC) model. CFO Asal Nazi reports 48% sales growth in 2024, building on 66% growth the year before, as the...
Peak Traffic without the Panic: Auto-Scaling Infrastructure for E-Commerce Flash Sales
Upsun introduces a platform‑level auto‑scaling solution that replaces manual, weeks‑long peak‑traffic preparations for e‑commerce sites. By defining CPU and memory thresholds in a simple .upsun/config.yaml file, the system automatically adds or removes application, worker, and database resources in real time....
Byrna Technologies Inc (BYRN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Byrna Technologies reported a record $20.9 million in Q1 2026 revenue, a 194% year‑over‑year increase, driven by a shift to high‑margin direct‑to‑consumer sales and a celebrity endorsement advertising program that consistently delivers at least 5x ROAS. Gross profit margin expanded to...
Walmart Mexico Expands ESL Partnership
Walmart de México y Centroamérica announced an expansion of its electronic shelf label (ESL) partnership with AI‑digitisation specialist Vusion. The rollout will extend Vusion’s AI‑driven pricing and inventory modules to a larger share of Walmart’s Mexican store network. The collaboration...
#OnTheRadar: Bradshaw Joins Spar South Africa
John Bradshaw has been appointed group chief marketing officer of Spar South Africa, effective April 2026. The former Pick n Pay omnichannel head and ex‑Pepkor executive will steer Spar’s marketing strategy, emphasizing growth, AI, e‑commerce and loyalty. Bradshaw highlights the retailer’s unique model...
FreshChoice Turns City2Surf Fun Run Into a World-First Virtual Shopping Spree with ‘Add to Cart’ Launch via Dentsu Creative Aotearoa
FreshChoice partnered with dentsu Creative to turn Christchurch’s City2Surf fun run into a world‑first virtual shopping experience. RFID tags in runners’ bibs added free grocery items to a digital ‘cart’ when participants passed under prize arches. The activation culminated in...
Walmart Mexico Transforms Supercentre Fleet With Vusion Group
Walmart de México y Centroamérica is extending its partnership with Vusion to roll out the EdgeSense connected‑store platform across all Walmart Express locations and later its Supercentres, targeting full deployment by the end of 2026. The rollout will install more...
No Name Dishes Out ‘Grocery Goss’ in 2000s-Inspired Campaign
Loblaw’s No Name brand is rolling out a 2000s‑inspired “grocery goss” campaign that mimics tabloid journalism. The activation launches April 10‑12 with retro yellow newsboxes stocked with a free‑snack‑filled first edition of the tabloid in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. A digital hub...
Liquorland Teams up with Aussie Stars for a Campaign that Is ‘Legendary’ via Bashful
Liquorland has rolled out a new "Legendary" campaign with creative agency Bashful, starring Australian icons Andy Allen, Adam Gilchrist, Bailey Smith and Charlie Curnow. The TV commercial showcases low‑carb lager travla and low‑calorie mixed‑drink brand Barry in everyday party scenarios....
When Everything Looks Like AI, Being Real Becomes the Advantage
Brands are confronting a flood of AI‑generated content, which now accounts for roughly 57% of online material. A Gartner survey shows 68% of U.S. consumers frequently question whether digital ads are real, and half prefer brands that avoid generative AI....
Starbucks Debuts a New Drink to Take on Energy Brands
Starbucks launched Energy Refreshers nationwide on April 7, a fortified version of its Refreshers line that adds 75 mg more caffeine and B‑vitamins. The drinks, offered in six new flavors and a caffeine‑free option, are marketed as a natural‑caffeine alternative for the...
Pop Culture Mentions, Direct-to-Consumer Strategy Drives Levi's Earnings
Levi Strauss & Co. reported a 9% organic revenue increase and 14% growth on a reported basis, driven by high‑profile pop‑culture collaborations with Beyoncé, Blackpink and other artists. CEO Michelle Gass highlighted the brand’s shift toward a direct‑to‑consumer (DTC) model...
Corona Brewer Says Shoppers Are Going for Cheaper Beer and Wine, as It Gr...
Constellation Brands removed its fiscal 2028 outlook, citing an evolving socioeconomic backdrop and reduced near‑term visibility as consumers gravitate toward lower‑priced beer and wine. The company posted fourth‑quarter revenue of $1.92 billion, an 11% year‑over‑year decline but above analysts' $1.88 billion estimate,...
EXCLUSIVE: Marc-Antoine Barrois Sets Up Shop in SoHo
Marc‑Antoine Barrois is launching a flagship boutique in SoHo at 120 Wooster Street on April 16, expanding the luxury perfume house beyond its Paris and London locations. The brand reported more than $100 million in revenue last year, giving it the financial footing for U.S....
Zara Opens Men’s-Only Store on Spring Street in SoHo
Zara has opened a 2,150‑square‑foot Zara Man pop‑up at 73 Spring Street in SoHo, its second men‑only concept in the United States. The store, operating through June, expands the Vatisimo capsule and will feature limited‑edition collaborations such as with Aaron Levine. Zara’s...
Costco Is Starting a Standalone Gas Station Empire With a 40-Pump Discount Fuel Oasis
Costco is launching its first standalone gasoline station, a 40‑pump discount fuel oasis in Mission Viejo, California, slated for June 2026. A second site is planned for Honolulu, Hawaii, with opening in 2027, and additional locations are being scouted. The...
How SharkNinja Builds Loyalty with Agentforce Commerce
SharkNinja, known for high‑performance home appliances, partnered with Salesforce Agentforce Commerce to overhaul its e‑commerce stack. The brand rolled out the new platform in ten months, launching first in Canada and then the U.S. ahead of the 2025 holiday season....
Schiaparelli Begins Harrods Takeover
French couture house Schiaparelli has launched a multi‑area takeover at London’s flagship Harrods, revamping window displays and creating pop‑up installations on the first floor. The activation features the brand’s iconic golden key‑hole motif and promotes a new coffee‑table book, "Anglomaniac,"...
Inside Back Market’s Strategy to Break Into U.S. Market
Back Market, the refurbished electronics marketplace, is promoting a “downgrade now” message in the United States with text‑heavy out‑of‑home ads placed where commuters have time to read. The campaign stresses sustainability and cost savings, and U.S. test markets grew more...
Munich Airport Expands ‘Chinese Shopping Assistant’ Service for Enhanced Travel Experience
Munich Airport is rolling out its Chinese Shopping Assistant program to every terminal, starting April 2026. Mandarin‑speaking staff will guide Chinese passengers through retail options, security, customs and VAT‑refund processes. The service targets travelers bound for Shanghai, Beijing and Hong...