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Selfridges sized up by Thai-based conglomerate amid possible takeover

November 15, 2021

Selfridges has been sized up by a Thai-based conglomerate which owns Italian department store Rinascente amid a possible takeover. Central Group, which is controlled by the Chirathivat family is weighing…

Selfridges has pondered selling off its ecommerce operations according to Bloomberg.

Selfridges ponders selling off ecommerce operation

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November 9, 2021

George Iddenden

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Selfridges has pondered selling off its ecommerce operations, according to Bloomberg. The company has considered the opportunity of a possible spin off of the ecommerce arm, which is less lucrative…

ZigZag Global has announced it is partnering with Give Back Box to send clothes returns to charity instead of landfill.

ZigZag partners with Give Back Box to send clothes destined for landfill to charity

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June 28, 2021

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ZigZag Global has announced it is partnering with Give Back Box to send clothes returns to charity instead of landfill. According to figures from waste organisation WRAP, around 9 million…

Selfridges is giving Playhouse, its gaming destination, a permanent home in its Oxford St store.

Selfridges gives gaming destination Playhouse permanent residency

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March 5, 2021

George Iddenden

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Selfridges is giving Playhouse, its gaming destination, a permanent home in its Oxford St store. The department store collaborated with tech brand Smartech to set up Playhouse in its pop-up,…

Santa’s Grotto will go online this year as retail outlets across the country are forced to cancel traditional Christmas events.

Santa’s Grotto to go virtual this year as retailers cancel Christmas events

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November 5, 2020

Ben Stevens

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Santa’s Grotto will go online this year as retail outlets across the country are forced to cancel traditional Christmas events. Families across the UK are reportedly flocking to book virtual…

Whole Foods will soon sell fresh produce it has grown inside its own stores as it becomes the latest retailer to partner with Infarm.

Whole Foods to begin growing produce in-store with Infarm

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October 15, 2020

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Whole Foods will soon sell fresh produce it has grown inside its own stores as it becomes the latest retailer to partner with Infarm. The Amazon-owned grocer will install two…

John Lewis has launched a new experiential store featuring its Anyday range at its flagship site in Highcross, Leicester.

John Lewis opens online Christmas shop earlier than ever as festive searches skyrocket

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August 25, 2020

Ben Stevens

John Lewis has launched its online Christmas store earlier than ever after searches for festive items on its website shot up 370 per cent. The department store opened its online…

Ocado has ramped up its investment in vertical farming as Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic are set to see the sector grow to £15 billion by 2026.

Ocado ramps up investment in vertical farming as pandemic boosts interest

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August 24, 2020

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Ocado has ramped up its investment in vertical farming as Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic are set to see the sector grow to £15 billion by 2026. The online grocer…

AWS overtaken by Google Cloud Platform in retail | more from Selfridges, JD.com, Nielsen & Waitrose (August 18)

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August 18, 2020

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You can read each story in full below: AWS overtaken by Google Cloud Platform in retail as brands reluctant to work with rival Waitrose and M&S battle for customers as…

Selfridges has made a surprising inroad into farming and will now sell a range of fresh produce it has grown inside its own store.

Selfridges will now sell fresh produce grown inside its own stores

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August 18, 2020

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Selfridges has made a surprising inroad into farming and will now sell a range of fresh produce it has grown inside its own store. As part of its new dramatic…

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Selfridges sized up by Thai-based conglomerate amid possible takeover

Selfridges ponders selling off ecommerce operation

ZigZag partners with Give Back Box to send clothes destined for landfill to charity

Selfridges gives gaming destination Playhouse permanent residency

Santa’s Grotto to go virtual this year as retailers cancel Christmas events

Whole Foods to begin growing produce in-store with Infarm

John Lewis opens online Christmas shop earlier than ever as festive searches skyrocket

Ocado ramps up investment in vertical farming as pandemic boosts interest

AWS overtaken by Google Cloud Platform in retail | more from Selfridges, JD.com, Nielsen & Waitrose (August 18)

Selfridges will now sell fresh produce grown inside its own stores

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