The Works Shuts Ecommerce To Prioritize Stores
The Works announced on March 30, 2026 that it is shutting down its ecommerce operations to concentrate on store-led growth, citing the experiential value of physical locations. The move comes amid projections of global ecommerce reaching £2.91tn in 2026 and growing generative-AI shopping adoption, while noting 80% of shopping remained in physical stores in 2025.
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- Read OriginalAs The Works axes its ecommerce arm, how can physical stores compete with online in 2026?retailgazette.co.uk
