Post by Nicola Wensley

Drayton Retail Round-Up: From Gen Z Shopping Habits to Nike’s New CFO – some interesting stories the Drayton team are talking about… 1. Gen Z isn’t exclusively choosing online shopping. Snapchat.comm latest insights suggest younger consumers are just as interested in engaging, in-person retail experiences as they are in digital ones. Rather than focusing solely on convenience, they value shopping that feels immersive, social and memorable. Whether that’s discovering products in-store, interacting with brands or using digital tools like AR to enhance the experience. For retailers, the takeaway is clear: creating meaningful shopping experiences matters just as much as making the transaction easy. 2. The family behind Ray-Ban is exploring a major investment move. @delfin, the holding company linked to the eyewear brand’s founders, is reportedly seeking financing that could support increasing its stake in luxury group EssilorLuxottica. The move would strengthen the family’s influence in one of the world’s largest eyewear businesses and signal continued confidence in the sector’s long-term growth. 3. Nike has appointed David Denton as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing in the former Pfizer chief to help steer the next phase of its turnaround. Denton will take over from Matthew Friend in August, as the company continues to tackle slowing sales and rebuild momentum under CEO Elliott Hill. The appointment signals Nike’s focus on strengthening financial discipline as it works to return to sustainable growth. 4. Currys plc is tacking the UK’s growing e-waste problem with its new ‘Track the Tech Campaign’, giving customers a behind-the-scenes look at what happens to devices once they’re traded in or recycled. The initiative aims to build confidence around data security and encourage more people to give unused tech a second life, as millions of old devices continue to sit unused in UK homes. #DraytonsRetailRoundUp #RetailNews #ConsumerBehaviour #GenZ #Sustainability