Vivo Barefoot links with Antavo on rewards programme
Forward-looking footwear specialist Vivobarefoot has linked up with Antavo to launch that must-have for all brands these days, a loyalty/rewards programme. Read More
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M&S partners Atlassian Williams F1 Team as official travel kit provider
M&S has announced a “landmark move”, becoming the Official Travel Kit Partner to the Atlassian Williams F1 Team that will offer plenty of international exposure to its Autograph Performance offer. Read More
In pop-up trio, Handbag Clinic upsizes at Selfridges London, adds Birmingham, Manchester spaces
As luxury bags prices stay sky-high for the key names, pre-owned, repair and restoration specialist The Handbag Clinic is clearly doing a roaring trade and has unveiled an expanded retail space in London’s Selfridges. Read More
Wolford appoints Marco Pozzo as CEO and chairman of the Management Board
On Wednesday, Austrian luxury hosiery manufacturer Wolford announced the appointment of Marco Pozzo as CEO and chairman of the Management Board of Wolford AG, effective March 1, 2026. Read More
Swiss brand On opens 32-robot sneaker factory in South Korea
On Holding AG opened a factory in South Korea using robots to churn out high-end running shoes as the Swiss brand seeks to shake up footwear manufacturing. Read More
Roblox is fastest-growing commerce channel for Gen Z as it moves to sell physical goods – report
Roblox is the fastest-growing Gen Z commerce channel, with order volume growth beating TikTok’s, according to the latest research from the Retail technology Show (RTS). Read More
Adidas extends its partnership with the Kings League until June 2028
German sportswear business Adidas has extended its agreement to serve as the Kings League’s official technical partner until 2028, supplying kits and match balls to teams, players, and staff across all its competitions. Read More
US tariffs spook UK shoppers, potential higher rate to hit Britain hardest
Tariffs may not have been on many people’s minds 18 months ago but in the past year they’ve dominated commerce and two reports this week suggest that UK shoppers are worried about them while UK firms may be hammered. Read More
‘A really really big decision’: The court cases looming over the midterms
The fight over this year’s House map is barreling through the nation’s courtrooms. High-stakes legal cases that could determine the majority loom in nearly a dozen states, with just months to go until the November election. The wave of court cases follows a 2025 that was marked by fiercely political showdowns, with high-profile walkouts, rare…
Abigail Spanberger gave Democrats’ response to Trump. But she didn’t have the stage to herself.
Democratic leadership’s choice to have Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger deliver the State of the Union rebuttal was a strategic move to keep the party’s focus on affordability. But she was just one Democrat jockeying to pave the way forward for the party. Various Democratic factions hosting numerous competing events Tuesday night diverged on the best…