Pinterest opens London office amid retail tech expansion
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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.
What grocers need to know about the pushback against dynamic pricing
Retailers are facing uncertainty as states block them from using consumer data to set individualized prices and the FTC directs attention to the issue.
New Balance unveils first-ever factory garden
Sportswear brand New Balance have presented its first-ever garden at its Made in UK factory in Flimby, Cumbria. It was devised in partnership with London-based jewellery designer…
Liberty’s retail manager on the return of the fabric department and the retailer’s next chapter
This month, Liberty is putting one of its oldest categories at the centre of its retail strategy, with the relaunch of its fabrics department. The designer department store has…
Primark approaches the 500-store milestone
On September 1, Primark will open its 500th store worldwide. The Irish fashion retailer, founded in 1969, now operates in 19 countries across Europe, the United States, and the…
Europe's Heatwave Is Stress-Testing Supermarket 'Natural' Refrigeration...And It’s Failing
As supermarkets battle cooling failures and product losses, refrigerant selection is emerging as a critical factor in operational resilience.
Europe's Heatwave Is Stress-Testing Supermarket 'Natural' Refrigeration
As supermarkets battle cooling failures and product losses, refrigerant selection is emerging as a critical factor in operational resilience.
Europe’s Heatwave Is Testing Supermarket Refrigeration Resilience
As supermarkets battle cooling failures and product losses, refrigerant selection is emerging as a critical factor in operational resilience.