On this week’s Five Things Friday UK, Alex Rezvan and Simone Oloman dissect the most impactful developments shaping retail: Topshop’s major comeback, Studio Seven’s London pop-up, the escalating rivalry between John Lewis and M&S, Eco by Sonia’s debut in the UK, and the burgeoning market for non-alcoholic beer highlighted by Baro Brewing at Wimbledon.

Highlights include:

The challenge of reinventing nostalgia for today’s shoppers.

Pop-ups as powerful tools for brand discovery.

Strategies fueling the John Lewis–M&S battle for consumer loyalty.

Eco by Sonia’s expansion story.

The rise of non-alcoholic drinks and celebrity branding.

Hosts:

Alex Rezvan – Founder, The Retail Podcast

Simone Oloman – Founder & CEO, Need It For Tonight

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