European Commission accuses Temu of obstruction during raid
The European Commission accuses Temu of failing to cooperate sufficiently during an unannounced inspection at its European headquarters in Dublin. The Chinese platform disputes…
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Puma limits loss, while revenue decline accelerates
At Puma, the operating loss was cut in half in the second quarter, despite a further decline in sales. The German sporting goods manufacturer expects a gradual recovery in the…
Sainsbury’s can ensure focus on its winning food strategy as it sells the Argos fascia, says GlobalData
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The Marlowes Shopping Centre launches school uniform donation drive to support local families
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GLP-1 boom is fuelling a beauty surge with hair and skin firming products the surprise winners, LOOKFANTASTIC data shows
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atis set to launch breakfast from August with phased London roll-out
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Depop: from tech incubator to $1.2bn pre-loved platform
On 30 July 2026, eBay completed its acquisition of Depop, a London-based consumer-to-consumer (C2C) fashion marketplace with a “highly engaged” Gen Z and Millennial customer base…
Pinterest opens London office amid retail tech expansion
The move comes as Europe remains one of the firm's fastest-growing regions
Retail sales growth stalls in second half of July
UK retail sales growth slowed sharply during the final two weeks of July as cautious consumers pulled back on discretionary spending. Total like-for-like sales across fashion…
Gen Z Values Delivery Speed And Shopping Experience Over Price In Czechia, Study Finds
Young people in Czechia are increasingly seeking fast deliveries and enhanced shopping experiences over bargain prices, as per GLS.
Amazon and Walmart AI ‘can spot false Made in USA claims but fail to flag them’
Amazon and Walmart’s AI shopping assistants can detect potentially fraudulent “Made in USA” product claims but are not being used to flag the listings, a new study has found…
The Backroom: How long can the consumer hang on?
Discretionary retail sales have been surprisingly strong so far this year. The team discusses the reasons why and what that might mean for the rest of 2026.