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In this week’s Five Things Friday UK Edition, Alex and Simone break down the retail trends you can’t afford to ignore. From iconic brands fighting for survival to the innovative players winning Gen Z loyalty, we explore how cultural relevance is now the biggest currency in retail.
Topics include:
River Island & Claire’s — lessons from legacy brand struggles
Mango’s teen range expansion and the underserved youth market
UK’s booming £4.8B online second-hand homeware sector
Loop earplugs — turning hearing protection into a fashion flex
TALA’s scuba-tech leisurewear and the rise of functional style
If you’re in retail, brand marketing, or consumer strategy, this episode is your cultural trend compass.
🔗 References:
By The Retail PodcastIn this week’s Five Things Friday UK Edition, Alex and Simone break down the retail trends you can’t afford to ignore. From iconic brands fighting for survival to the innovative players winning Gen Z loyalty, we explore how cultural relevance is now the biggest currency in retail.
Topics include:
River Island & Claire’s — lessons from legacy brand struggles
Mango’s teen range expansion and the underserved youth market
UK’s booming £4.8B online second-hand homeware sector
Loop earplugs — turning hearing protection into a fashion flex
TALA’s scuba-tech leisurewear and the rise of functional style
If you’re in retail, brand marketing, or consumer strategy, this episode is your cultural trend compass.
🔗 References: