M&S Moves European Fulfilment to Zalando; John Lewis Launches Sports & Wellness

Marks & Spencer is moving its European ecommerce fulfilment to Zalando's ZEOS platform across 22 continental European markets. Alex Rezvan and Simone Oloman, Co-founder and CEO of NIFT, examine what the partnership means alongside five other UK retail developments from the week. John Lewis is developing its Sports & Wellness proposition around customer fitness goals and shopping missions. ASOS and Barbour have worked with Jimmy Turrell on their Re-loved collaboration, while George at Asda has launched its If You Know, You Know campaign with Lucky Generals. Also covered: Vans x BAPE Knu Skool, menswear designer Aaron Levine's special collection with Zara, and the wider implications of these moves for UK retail strategy, ecommerce, stores and fashion. Five Things Friday is The Retail Podcast's weekly UK retail briefing. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:32 ASOS x Barbour by Jimmy Turrell 00:03:57 George at Asda: If You Know, You Know 00:04:44 Vans x BAPE Knu Skool 00:05:34 Aaron Levine x Zara 00:06:46 John Lewis Sports & Wellness 00:07:57 M&S x Zalando fulfilment 00:10:32 Close Newsletter: https://www.theretailpodcast.com/newsletter