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Selfridges creates permanent bike shop and EV destination at Oxford Street store with Smartech

In July 2020 Selfridges launched its first-ever bike shop in The Corner Shop of its Oxford Street store. The collaboration with Smartech saw the space transformed into a one-of-a-kind electric vehicle destination complete with e-bikes, apparel and exclusive gear. Born

08/02/2021 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More

Selfridges to grow fresh produce in-store with Infarm

From today, shoppers in the iconic London Selfridges’ store will be able to purchase a range of fresh produce that has been grown directly in-store by Infarm – the world’s fastest growing urban farming network.

17/08/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Selfridges to remove all plastic-based glitter by 2021

Selfridges has pledged to remove all plastic-based cosmetic glitter from sale in its Beauty Halls by January 2021 as part of its central Buying Better, Inspiring Change strategy. This is the department store’s latest commitment to driving positive change by

29/01/2020 | Packaging, Sustainability Time | Read More
Selfridges continues to show midmarket department stores how it is done, says GlobalData

Selfridges continues to show midmarket department stores how it is done, says GlobalData

Following today’s release of Selfridges Christmas trading figures for 2019, Sofie Willmott, lead retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘The premium/luxury department store players continue to show up their midmarket counterparts with Selfridges reporting another

10/01/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Selfridges removes all single-use beauty wipes from sale and usage in its Beauty Halls

Selfridges removes all single-use beauty wipes from sale and usage in its Beauty Halls

Selfridges has removed all single-use, plastic-based beauty wipes from sale and use in its Beauty Halls’. The ban, announced this week, has seen the retailer replace all single-use beauty wipes with recyclable or re-usable alternatives to encourage its customers to

26/11/2019 | Retailer News | Read More
Smartech opens new flagship store and doubles its footprint at Selfridges

Smartech opens new flagship store and doubles its footprint at Selfridges

Smartech, a software-powered retailer, has announced this week that it has more than doubled its footprint with the launch of a new flagship store, making room for Selfridges’ first ever robot the YuMi that will join as the Smartech barista,

17/09/2018 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More
The Marshmallowist launches new premium collection

The Marshmallowist launches new premium collection

Gourmet marshmallow company, The Marshmallowist will be launching a new innovative flavour pairings range to coincide with their first listing with John Lewis, supporting the growing trend of natural ingredients and spicy flavours as confectionary trends for 2018[1]. Available instore

16/05/2018 | Product Time, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
No1 Rosemary Water launches in Waitrose

No1 Rosemary Water launches in Waitrose

The world’s first rosemary extract drink, No1 Rosemary Water will be available in selected Waitrose stores across London and the UK from May 2018.

30/04/2018 | Organic, Product Time, Retail News, Water | Read More
Estée Lauder partners with Perfect Corp to launch YouCam Makeup app at Selfridges stores nationwide

Estée Lauder partners with Perfect Corp to launch YouCam Makeup app at Selfridges stores nationwide

To celebrate the launch of Estée Lauder’s new Pure Colour LOVE lipstick, Estée Lauder has partnered with technology company Perfect Corp to launch its smart technology app YouCam Makeup in Selfridges stores across the UK – making it the first

26/04/2017 | Manufacturer news, Retail Technology | Read More
Franklin & Sons announces new retail listing in Selfridges

Franklin & Sons announces new retail listing in Selfridges

Franklin & Sons has announced that the premium tonic and mixer range will be available on the shelves in each of the prestigious department stores, Selfridges, situated in London, Birmingham and Manchester, launching on the 27 June. The range of four

04/07/2016 | Product Time, Soft drinks | Read More
Patrón Tequila takes over window display at Selfridges in a Christmas sales drive

Patrón Tequila takes over window display at Selfridges in a Christmas sales drive

Patrón Tequila, one of the most-recognised and respected luxury spirits brands in the world, has taken-over a Christmas window display in Selfridges as part of its UK Christmas sales drive. The activity has been produced and created by launch specialist

09/12/2015 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Mexico Tourism Board partners with Selfridges on Mexican food event in Foodhall

The Mexico Tourism Board has partnered with Selfridges to create a modern Mexican gastronomy event – “Welcome to Mexico”. As part of the ‘Year of Mexico’ in the UK celebrations, there will be a series of taste tantalising demos, samplings in the

02/04/2015 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Selfridges chooses Synthesio to enhance customer experience

Selfridges chooses Synthesio to enhance customer experience

Selfridges has chosen software from enterprise listening technology company Synthesio to listen to and engage with customers online. Selfridges will now be able to monitor and analyse customer comments online on a global basis, including key Asian social networks like

05/08/2014 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More

Christmas surge in click and collect points way toward multi-channel future, says Foolproof

New research shows click and collect was the success story for retailers this Christmas, with 20% of shoppers buying items online for in-store collection in the run-up to the festive season.   Experience design agency Foolproof asked 1000 shoppers whether they had

03/01/2014 | Data Time, Research | Read More
New popped snack brand, Popchips, reports first year sales exceed expectations

New popped snack brand, Popchips, reports first year sales exceed expectations

New snack brand, Popchips, is celebrating its first birthday this month and reports sales in its first year of trading have exceeded expectations by 30%. Since its UK launch in March 2012, Popchips claims it has taken the British snack

19/03/2013 | Crisps and savoury snacks, Manufacturer news, Product Time, Retail News | Read More

Former Adams Childrenswear CEO joins specialist search firm as chairman

Former Adams Childrenswear CEO, Michael Hobbs, has been appointed chairman at specialist retail executive search business court & spark consulting.   Hobbs has spent over 30 years operating within the retail sector in roles with H&M, Burtons, Laura Ashley, Mountain Warehouse

16/10/2012 | People, Retail News | Read More
Firefly ties with Selfridges to launch drink bottle in retailer’s signature yellow

Firefly ties with Selfridges to launch drink bottle in retailer’s signature yellow

Firefly, the natural drinks company, has teamed up with Selfridges to launch a limited edition drink in the store’s iconic yellow brand colour, pantone 109. For a limited time, the vibrant zesty Lemon, Lime and Ginger flavour will be hitting the shelves

11/06/2012 | Product Time, Soft drinks | Read More

E-tailers poised to lead high street revolution, says design and brand agency

David Martin, co-managing partner at the London retail design and branding agency, M Worldwide, believes e-tailers are poised to lead the resurgence in UK high streets High street occupancy levels are at an all-time low, internet shopping is increasing exponentially,

07/03/2012 | Comment, Opinion Time | Read More

WorldPay partners with China UnionPay to tap Chinese e-commerce business

WorldPay, a global leader in payment processing, and China UnionPay, claimed to be the fastest growing card scheme in the world, have announced a partnership which will see WorldPay become the biggest acquirer outside of China for e-commerce UnionPay transactions. Under the

29/02/2012 | Retail equipment, Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News, Services Time | Read More
Selfridges to sell JUNA range of Colombian-inspired fruit juice drinks

Selfridges to sell JUNA range of Colombian-inspired fruit juice drinks

Selfridges is stocking a new range of fruit juice drinks, which are said to take their inspiration from the South American Andes. The range has been developed by Euro-Columbian start up company, JUNA, and offers three new flavours: Lulo, Guanábana

12/01/2012 | Juice drinks, Product Time, Retail News, Soft drinks | Read More
Selfridges stocks Sweet Freedom sugar alternative

Selfridges stocks Sweet Freedom sugar alternative

Sugar alternative, Sweet Freedom, has won a listing in Selfridges. Sweet Freedom is made from 100% fruit – apples, grapes and carob – with no added colour, flavour or preservatives.  According to the company, it is ideal used in place

09/08/2011 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Selfridges launches sustainable fishing campaign

Selfridges launches sustainable fishing campaign

Department store Selfridges is launching a campaign to challenge the public to imagine a world with ‘no more fish in the sea’. The Project Ocean initiative is being spearheaded by the retailer’s creative director, Alannah Weston, working in partnership with

10/05/2011 | Animal welfare, Ethical sourcing, Sustainability Time | Read More

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