Shein’s £37bn IPO valuation under pressure as EU crackdown knocks growth
Shein could be forced to accept a lower valuation for its long-awaited Hong Kong float as new European import charges weigh on sales and profits. The online fashion giant is…
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Ocado struggles with US expansion: new action plan
British online grocery specialist Ocado is seeing its ambitious plans for the U.S. market falter. After two key partners—the U.S. supermarket chain Kroger and the Canadian…
eBay allowed to acquire Depop from Etsy after all
On Wednesday, the British competition authority, the CMA, gave the green light for eBay's planned acquisition of the fashion platform Depop. With this approval, a major hurdle to…
Rabanne brings on Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing
Fashion brand Rabanne has appointed Olivier Rousteing as creative director. With the former Balmain designer, owner Puig is not only bringing in a distinctive creative vision, but…
ASOS appoints former Amazon exec as global head of trading
Lizzie Jones returns to the online fashion retailer to lead global trading operations and international commercial strategy
EU Adds Some Palm Oil Products To Deforestation Law, Removes Leather
EU imports of palm oil derivatives will face the bloc's anti-deforestation rules from December 2027, while leather will be exempted.
Fed urges Welsh Government action on DRS delays
Fed president in Wales, Mark Dudden, said Wales was failing to keep pace with the rest of the UK
Private-Label Trade Fair PRIVEL 2026 To Take Place In Madrid This November
PRIVEL 2026 trade fair (4–5 Nov) in Madrid positions itself at the forefront of the rapidly transforming private label landscape.
Sugar: An Enduring Market In A Shifting Economy
Consumer spending is under pressure, but demand for sugar is strong. Nick Peksa looks at the factors affecting this tempting commodity.
How E-commerce Can Deliver For Grocers
Leaning into e-commerce is not optional for grocery retailers in Europe if they want to stay competitive, writes Stefano Di Napoli.
Retail And Hospitality Seek Clarity On PPWR ‘Manufacturer’ Definition
HOTREC, Independent Retail Europe and Euro Coop have urged the European Commission for clarification on PPWR definitions.