Inside Retail

Apple Music is set to open a concert venue inside London's Battersea Power Station, adding a live music space to the landmark's growing retail and entertainment district. The move signals Apple's continued investment in music beyond streaming, following its radio stations and live sessions. Details on capacity, opening date and programming have not yet been confirmed.

A new analysis argues investors should consider selling SpaceX shares before the company's December lock-up expiration, when early insiders and employees gain the ability to sell their holdings. The concern is that a wave of insider selling could pressure the share price. SpaceX stock has drawn strong retail interest, making the timing of these sales a closely watched question.

Sephora is expanding its UK presence through shop-in-shop partnerships with Marks & Spencer, placing its beauty offerings inside M&S stores as it scales up in the British market. The move marks another step in Sephora's renewed UK push after years of absence, and gives M&S a boost for its growing beauty business.

More people are using retail health clinics, typically located inside pharmacies and big-box stores, for routine care such as minor illnesses, vaccinations and screenings. The trend reflects frustrations with long waits and costs at traditional doctors' offices, as convenience-based care becomes a mainstream option for everyday health needs.

Walmart has banned AI-generated 'slop' signs from its stores, moving to keep in-store signage free of low-quality, machine-made imagery. The policy, reported by Business Insider, comes as retailers face growing criticism over confusing or artificial-looking AI content used in marketing materials.