The Commerce Brief: Fri 13th June

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

🗓️ This week’s industry updates

📉 Inditex Growth Slows + Lefties Eyes UK Market
Inditex, parent of ZARA, posted a 1.5% rise in Q1 sales (€8.27bn) - missing analyst expectations. The slowdown highlights cautious global consumer sentiment. Meanwhile, their budget brand Lefties is exploring potential store locations in the UK to expand its footprint. (source 1, source 2)

🧠 Pinterest Pilots AI-Powered Collage Ads
Pinterest is testing a new AI feature that turns product catalogs into shoppable visual collages, offering brands more immersive ad formats. (source)

🏪 Carrefour España to Open 100+ Stores in 2025
The grocery giant plans to cross 1,600 stores in Spain, reinforcing its leadership position with a mix of supermarket and convenience formats. (source)

💄 Frasers Group Joins Bidding for Revolution Beauty
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has confirmed its participation in the formal sale process of Revolution Beauty, signaling a continued interest in beauty-sector growth. (source)

📊 Debenhams Group Scales AI with Peak
Formerly Boohoo Group, Debenhams Group is now deploying AI at scale for pricing and promotions via a partnership with Peak. Early results show gains in sales, margins, and cash flow. (source)

📈 Poland’s LPP S.A. Reports +20% Net Profit in Q1
Driven by strong sales and favorable FX trends, LPP (owner of Reserved and other brands) posted a 20% YoY net profit increase. (source)

🏠 Primark to Open First Standalone Home Store
Primark is debuting its first standalone home store in Great Britain this summer - an interesting format experiment amid growing home category demand. (source)

👜 Rebag Partners with Amazon Luxury Stores
Pre-owned luxury platform Rebag is launching on Amazon, giving customers access to 30,000+ authenticated secondhand items like bags and watches - Amazon will handle the full customer experience. (source)

👗 Tesco’s Fashion Division Grows Online & In-Store
Tesco reports +6.2% non-food sales growth, led by its F&F fashion line and homeware. F&F's move online marks a key milestone for the grocer. (source)

💷 Poundland & Dealz to Close Dozens of Stores
Following a sale to Gordon Brothers for £1, the discount chain will shutter dozens of locations after facing steep trading declines. (source)

🌿 Boots Expands Wellness Range
Ahead of Global Wellness Day (June 14), Boots has added 300+ new wellness SKUs and 18 fresh brands across stores and online, deepening its health-first positioning. (source)

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