The Commerce Brief: Fri 12th Dec

Welcome to another exciting week in the world of eCommerce and retail 🛍️

🤝 Waitrose is bringing loyalty perks to rapid delivery - My Waitrose members can now access hundreds of money-saving offers when shopping via Deliveroo by linking their accounts. (source)

💬 Morrisons has launched "Talking Tills" nationwide to combat loneliness. The slow checkouts give customers extra time to chat with colleagues while paying - turning transactions into connections. (source)

💪 Gym King is marking its 10th anniversary with a retail power play, securing partnerships with Selfridges, John Lewis and Decathlon - a major milestone for the digital-first athleisure brand. (source)

📈 Walmart has shifted from NYSE to Nasdaq after decades of trading, marking what the retailer calls a "new chapter" in its growth story. (source)

🤖 Moonpig's sales jumped 6.7% to £169m, driven by AI-powered card design, personalized messaging and customer service. Orders and spend per order at the main Moonpig brand both increased in the six months to 31 October. (source)

🇦🇺 Topshop continues its global comeback, signing a deal to launch across all 56 Myer department stores in Australia from February 2026. (source)

👗 Club L London reported record results with profit before tax surging 351% YoY, fueled by international sales and infrastructure investments. (source)

⚖️ French authorities dropped their three-month ban request for Shein after the fast fashion giant agreed to comply with a series of legal measures during a Paris tribunal on Friday. (source)

👓 Warby Parker and Google have set 2026 as the launch date for their AI-powered smart glasses - the first public timeline since announcing the partnership. (source)

🤖 Dubai streets will soon see autonomous delivery robots from Yango Group and noon, starting with noon Minutes for everyday essentials. (source)

❄️ Asos is hosting a "Winter Wonderland" pop-up in NYC's SoHo (182 Spring Street) through December 21, featuring pieces from Asos Design, Topshop, Topman and more. (source)

🇩🇪 Mr Price is entering Europe with its acquisition of German discount retailer NKD Group for up to €487m - the South African retailer's first move into the European market. (source)

🚚 The Entertainer has become the first toy retailer on Deliveroo, offering rapid delivery for last-minute gift emergencies. (source)

📊 Frasers Group's international business helped offset weaker UK performance, with profits rising as expansion accelerates. (source)

🇦🇷 Superdry launches in Argentina via franchise partner Tango Fabri, continuing its global expansion strategy. (source)

🕶️ Meta now holds at least 3% of EssilorLuxottica, the French-Italian eyewear giant behind Ray-Ban, strengthening their smart glasses collaboration. (source)