Grocery inflation falls to 2.6% but annual spend climbs £156
UK grocery inflation has dropped to its lowest level since December 2024 according to new research, although the average household is still spending £156 more on groceries each…
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AliExpress slapped with record €550m EU fine over illegal and counterfeit goods
AliExpress has been fined €550m by the European Union for failing to prevent illegal and dangerous goods from being sold through its online marketplace. The European Commission…
Brazil’s Assaí Debuts Pharmacy Chain With 25 Units Planned for 2026
Assaí opened its first Assaí Farma unit within its Anhanguera store in São Paulo, marking its entry into Brazil's pharmacy retail...
And the real winner of the World Cup is… Adidas
Sportswear manufacturer Adidas sold four times as many soccer jerseys during the recent World Cup as it did during the previous tournament. Sales of soccer balls also doubled, the…
Inditex’s budget chain Lefties to make its British debut in Liverpool
Lefties, the budget fashion chain owned by Zara’s parent company Inditex, is coming to the United Kingdom at the end of August, with its first store set to open in Liverpool…
St Helen’s Farm marks 40 years with charity packaging campaign
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EE and Netflix invite TV and film fans to step inside their favourite shows at new immersive pop-up in the EE Studio
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Matthews Cotswold Flour expands regenerative range with three new launches
Matthews Cotswold Flour is expanding its sustainable flour portfolio with three products made using 100 per cent regeneratively grown grain. The family-run artisan miller will…
Primark launches major price offensive
In 19 markets, Primark is lowering the prices of hundreds of popular items in women’s, men’s, and children’s fashion. With a new campaign, the retailer aims to continue…
John Lewis unveils ‘biggest-ever’ fashion tie-up with Rixo
John Lewis unveiled its biggest-ever fashion collaboration as it prepared to roll out a 44-piece Rixo collection across its store estate. The vintage-inspired range will launch on…
Zara owner confirms August launch for first UK Lefties store
Zara owner Inditex has confirmed its budget fashion chain Lefties will make its UK debut in Liverpool at the end of August. The retailer is due to open at Liverpool ONE before…
AI is scaling retail media creative, but community signals may determine whether it actually works
New research suggests that the volume of creative being generated by AI is increasing much faster than its quality. The post AI is scaling retail media creative, but community…