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Product launch · 4 Sept 2026 · 6 days ago
Strong leadTarget — Target Beauty Studio launches in 600+ stores
Target is bringing 90 prestige, emerging and global beauty brands to more than 600 stores.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 2 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 1 in the 28 days after · source
Product launch · 28 Aug 2026 · 13 days ago
QuietWalmart — Walmart rolls out Apple Pay
Walmart started rolling out Apple Pay at select US Walmart and Sam's Club locations, with full rollout planned by the end of 2026.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 2 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 3 in the 28 days after · source
Regulatory · 28 Aug 2026 · 13 days ago
QuietBest Buy — Best Buy reaches zero-waste milestone
Best Buy reached a major zero-waste milestone.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 1 in the 28 days after · source
Partnership · 28 Aug 2026 · 13 days ago
QuietMarks & Spencer — Partnership with Zalando for European e-commerce fulfilment
Marks & Spencer is using Zalando's ZEOS platform for European ecommerce fulfilment across 22 continental European markets.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 5 in the prior 28 (-100%) · 2 in the 28 days after · source
Market expansion · 28 Aug 2026 · 13 days ago
QuietMarks & Spencer — European e-commerce expansion into 22 markets
Marks & Spencer is expanding its European e-commerce fulfilment into 22 continental European markets using Zalando's ZEOS platform.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 5 in the prior 28 (-100%) · 2 in the 28 days after · source
Market expansion · 24 Aug 2026 · 17 days ago
Strong leadFabletics — Fabletics bets on stores for next phase of expansion
Fabletics is expanding its physical store presence globally.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 2 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 1 in the 28 days after · source
Leadership change · 24 Aug 2026 · 17 days ago
QuietTarget — Target appoints Chief AI Officer
Target appointed a Chief AI Officer, signaling a focus on the next phase of retail technology.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 3 in the 28 days after · source
Regulatory · 21 Aug 2026 · 20 days ago
QuietEurope — New €3 parcel charge implemented
A new charge on low-value parcels has been implemented in Europe.
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Market expansion · 21 Aug 2026 · 20 days ago
QuietNIFT — NIFT opens 12,000 sq ft logistics hub
NIFT is expanding its rapid-delivery model with a 12,000 sq ft logistics hub at Westfield London.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 3 in the 28 days after · source
M&A · 21 Aug 2026 · 20 days ago
Strong leadFraser’s Group — Frasers acquires Harvey Nichols
Frasers acquires luxury department store chain Harvey Nichols.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 3 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 1 in the 28 days after · source
Partnership · 20 Aug 2026 · 21 days ago
QuietStanley 1913 — Partnerships with Post Malone and Messi
Stanley 1913 has entered into partnerships with Post Malone and Lionel Messi.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 1 in the 28 days after · source
Market expansion · 1 Aug 2026 · 40 days ago
QuietCostco — Expands reach in China
Costco expands its reach in China through JD.com.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 2 in the 28 days after · source
Market expansion · 1 Aug 2026 · 40 days ago
QuietShopee — Shapes Vietnam's e-commerce market
Shopee is shaping Vietnam's e-commerce market.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 2 in the 28 days after · source
Market expansion · 1 Aug 2026 · 40 days ago
QuietTikTok Shop — Shapes Vietnam's e-commerce market
TikTok Shop is shaping Vietnam's e-commerce market.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 2 in the 28 days after · source
Store opening · 28 Jul 2026 · 44 days ago
QuietBM — BM combines traditional market with modern retail technology at La Finca flagship
BM's La Finca flagship in Madrid combines traditional market craft with modern retail technology, local sourcing and specialist fresh food expertise.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 1 in the 28 days after · source
Store opening · 23 Jul 2026 · 49 days ago
QuietFamilyMart — Opened FAMIMA PARK AZABUDAI flagship store
FamilyMart opened its first flagship store, FAMIMA PARK AZABUDAI, in Tokyo.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 1 in the 28 days after · source
Product launch · 22 Jul 2026 · 50 days ago
QuietStarbucks Korea — Tank Day promotion leads to public backlash
Starbucks Korea's 'Tank Day' promotion resulted in public backlash and a company-wide response.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 2 in the 28 days after · source
Market expansion · 22 Jul 2026 · 50 days ago
QuietLefties entered the UK market.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 2 in the 28 days after · source
Store opening · 22 Jul 2026 · 50 days ago
QuietLefties — Lefties launches in the UK
Fashion brand Lefties has launched in the UK, opening its first store.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 2 in the 28 days after · source
Store opening · 22 Jul 2026 · 50 days ago
QuietAdidas — Adidas opens new store in Bangkok
Adidas has opened a new community-focused store in Bangkok.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 1 in the 28 days after · source
Market expansion · 17 Jul 2026 · 55 days ago
QuietM&S — M&S renewed 100,000 sq ft of retail space on Oxford Street
M&S renewed almost 100,000 square feet of retail space on Oxford Street.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 0 in the 28 days after · source
Store opening · 13 Jul 2026 · 59 days ago
QuietRH London — New flagship store opened
RH London opened a new flagship store.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 0 in the 28 days after · source
Market expansion · 3 Jul 2026 · 69 days ago
QuietCharlotte Tilbury — Charlotte Tilbury launches in Boots
Charlotte Tilbury products are now available at Boots.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 2 in the 28 days after · source
Leadership change · 19 Jun 2026 · 83 days ago
QuietChristian Louboutin — Jaden Smith hired as Men's Creative Director
Jaden Smith was hired as Men's Creative Director for Christian Louboutin.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 0 in the 28 days after · source
Earnings · 18 Jun 2026 · 84 days ago
QuietArc'teryx — Grew revenue from $500M to $2.7B
Arc'teryx grew its revenue from $500 million to $2.7 billion over five years.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 0 in the 28 days after · source
M&A · 17 Jun 2026 · 85 days ago
QuietFraser’s Group — Reported $2 billion takeover bid for Hugo Boss
Frasers Group reportedly made a $2 billion takeover bid for Hugo Boss.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 0 in the 28 days after · source
Market expansion · 17 Jun 2026 · 85 days ago
QuietJD.com — JD.com expands to UK through Joybuy
JD.com is expanding its operations into the UK market via Joybuy.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 0 in the 28 days after · source
Market expansion · 17 Jun 2026 · 85 days ago
QuietJD.com — UK expansion through Joybuy
JD.com is expanding into the UK market via Joybuy.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 0 in the 28 days after · source
Leadership change · 16 Jun 2026 · 86 days ago
QuietSpeaker of the podcast — Ranked #1 on Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Retail 2026 list
Speaker was ranked number one on the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Retail 2026 list.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 0 in the 28 days after · source
Market expansion · 10 Jun 2026 · 92 days ago
QuietWooCommerce — WooCommerce exhibiting at Shoptalk Europe
WooCommerce is present at Booth B30 at Shoptalk Europe in Barcelona.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 0 in the 28 days after · source
Earnings · 1 Jun 2026 · 101 days ago
QuietUS Retail — Retail sales rose 11% year over year
US retail sales rose more than 11% year over year in June across the core categories tracked by Retail Dive.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 0 in the 28 days after · source
Earnings · 1 Jun 2026 · 101 days ago
QuietUS retail market — Retail sales rose 11% year over year
US retail sales rose more than 11% year over year in June.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 0 in the 28 days after · source
Market expansion · 29 May 2026 · 104 days ago
QuietLidl — Lidl overtakes Morrisons in UK market share
Lidl's market share has surpassed that of Morrisons in the UK.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 0 in the 28 days after · source
Partnership · 29 May 2026 · 104 days ago
QuietM&S — M&S launches staff safety initiative with WalkSafe
M&S implements a staff safety initiative using the WalkSafe application.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 0 in the 28 days after · source
Leadership change · 25 May 2026 · 108 days ago
QuietAlex Baldock — Alex Baldock is the outgoing Currys CEO
Alex Baldock is departing as CEO of Currys.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 0 in the 28 days after · source
Earnings · 22 May 2026 · 111 days ago
QuietREWE Group — Crossed 100 billion euros
REWE Group's revenue crossed 100 billion euros.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 0 in the 28 days after · source
Product launch · 20 May 2026 · 113 days ago
QuietWPP — WPP unveils 'Aura' AI model
WPP unveiled 'Aura', an AI model demonstrating how AI models judge brands, at the World Retail Congress.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 0 in the 28 days after · source
Product launch · 3 Apr 2026 · 160 days ago
QuietSelfridges — Golden Goose pop-up
Selfridges launched a Golden Goose pop-up store.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 0 in the 28 days after · source
Product launch · 30 Mar 2026 · 164 days ago
QuietWorld Retail Signals — New global retail intelligence show launched
World Retail Signals, a new global retail intelligence show, launched, co-produced by The Retail Podcast and World Retail Congress.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 0 in the 28 days after · source
Market expansion · 20 Mar 2026 · 174 days ago
QuietJD.com — JD.com launches Joybuy in the UK
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com launched its platform Joybuy in the UK market.
Mentions in the 28 days before: 0 vs 0 in the prior 28 (low base — percentage change withheld) · 0 in the 28 days after · source