UK retail sector report: Q2 2026 executive playbook and operational insights
For UK retail business owners and board executives, trading during the second quarter of 2026 demonstrated that top-line revenue stability without structural operational…
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Supermarket sales rise 4.4% supported by World Cup boost
NielsenIQ data shows impulse categories and online delivery drive growth during four weeks to 11 July
Wickes revenues jump 2.3% as retail returns to growth in Q2
The business said that retail has returned to growth, with revenue increasing 1.8% year-on-year, following a weaker first quarter
GIPHY adds Koddi machinery to enhance shareable GIFs-as-commerce-media offering
Sharable GIF platform GIPHY is adding Koddi’s commerce media infrastructure and LiveRamp’s audience capabilities to its advertising platform, giving brands more sophisticated ways…
EU Commission fines AliExpress €550m over digital safety breaches
Investigation finds marketplace overestimated moderation capabilities and understaffed review teams
Very.ie appoints Henry Dummer as CEO
Former Bank of Ireland chief marketing officer will oversee the online retailer's growth strategy and customer experience
Hobbycraft exits CVA early amid rise in online sales
The craft retailer closed nine underperforming branches and expanded into garden centres following the successful CVA
Lidl leads grocery market share growth
Lidl experienced the largest market share gain of 0.5 per cent over the 12 weeks to 12 July 2026, and sales grew by 8.6 per cent according to the latest…
Aldi launches rosé colour swatch keyring to find ‘preferred shade’
Aldi has launched a limited-edition Rosé Swatch keyring designed to help shoppers identify their preferred shade of pink wine. The pocket-sized guide features nine shades inspired…
Asda’s Park Royal housing plans risk ‘unsustainable’ pressure on GPs, NHS warns
Asda’s plans to build more than 1,500 homes at its Park Royal site could overwhelm nearby GP surgeries unless extra healthcare capacity is funded, the NHS has warned. West and…
Have human interactions become the new premium retail experience?
Overreliance on poorly-implemented AI for customer experience is costing retailers, with consumers going in search of the human touch. Daniel Todaro, CEO at Gekko Group, the…
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…