Welcome to another exciting week in the world of eCommerce and retail.
✦ Deals & Acquisitions
💰 JD.com is reportedly considering a £2bn bid for Very Group, the British online retailer behind the Very and Littlewoods brands. The move would mark a significant push by the Chinese e-commerce giant into the UK market. (source)
👤 Everlane founder Michael Preysman has confirmed he is "starting over" with a new fashion brand, shortly after the completion of SHEIN's $100m acquisition of Everlane. Specific details of the new venture have not yet been disclosed, though Preysman said he aims to "bring back the vision of Everlane." (source)
✦ Revenue & Financial Updates
📈 Abercrombie & Fitch beat Q1 profit estimates, supported by steady domestic demand. However, the retailer flagged some weakness in its Europe, Middle East and Africa segment due to the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran. (source)
📈 Deckers Brands delivered record full-year revenue of $5.47bn for fiscal year 2026, up 9.8% on the prior year, driven by the continued momentum of HOKA and UGG. (source)
🌍 Flipkart powered Walmart's international growth in Q1 FY27, boosting advertising revenue, improving profitability and scaling faster delivery through its quick commerce offering Flipkart Minutes. The performance aligns with Walmart's broader strategy to enhance e-commerce economics globally. (source)
✦ Partnerships & Campaigns
👕 Tommy Hilfiger has signed Liverpool FC players for its summer campaign, dressing the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Dominik Szoboszlai in pieces from the collection. (source)
⚽ Loewe has signed a four-year partnership with Spain's national football teams, under which the luxury house will design complete travel wardrobes for the men's and women's teams starting with the 2026 World Cup. (source)
💄 P.Louise, the beauty brand founded by make-up artist and social media sensation Paige Louise Williams, is launching at Boots for its first ever high street presence. (source)
👕 ASOS has expanded its menswear offer with nine new brands, including Gap, Huf, Stan Ray and Blend. (source)
✦ Content & Loyalty
🎙️ boohoo has launched a creator-led podcast and YouTube series, "Overdressed & Oversharing with Boohoo," targeting Gen Z audiences. The series is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TikTok and Instagram. (source)
📱 Lush has launched "Lush Events" on its app, a new feature connecting its digital loyalty scheme with in-store experiences. Customers can explore and book free in-store product services and community-focused events, in the brand's latest move to bridge digital and physical retail. (source)
✦ Investment & Expansion
🇬🇧 Amazon invested over £15bn ($20bn) in the UK in 2025, keeping the e-commerce giant on track to deliver its planned £40bn investment in the three years to the end of 2027. (source)
🏬 Topshop is planning to open a London store within the next 12 months, with Oxford Street as the target location, in a significant return to physical retail for the brand. (source)
✦ Marketplaces & Platforms
🛒 FARFETCH is launching FARFETCH Live, a curated series of livestreamed shopping events designed exclusively for its Private Clients. The digital initiative offers real-time access to ultra-luxury pieces across fine watches, fine jewellery and rare accessories, paired with the Farfetch Fashion Concierge team. (source)
📊 One in five Spanish e-commerce sellers are now active on TikTok Shop, with 21,000 local sellers on the platform. TikTok Shop is now the sixteenth-largest online retailer in Spain by sales volume, with particular strength in the beauty segment. (source)
This week I explored one of the trends I'm most excited about: the rapid convergence of fashion, beauty and sport. Gucci, Loewe, Tommy Hilfiger, Sephora and Charlotte Tilbury are all making moves, and they're not just buying logo placements. They're buying cultural proximity to younger, more engaged audiences. I also shared why this matters for women's sport. Check out the full post and carousel on my LinkedIn.
That's a wrap for this week! If you found this useful or if you have any feedback, hit reply and let me know, or share it with someone in the industry who'd enjoy the read. See you next Friday. 📬
Thanks - Sue
