Consumer Loyalty to Green Brands Drives Change in Apparel, Retail
Resale and circularity are on the rise in retail and apparel as consumers become more green and budget-conscious.
New Payment Methods Challenge Retailers
Retailers are facing an increasingly complex environment, juggling changing regulations, new payment methods, and emerging technologies such as AI.
Shein Expands Resale Platform in Europe and UK
Shein, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, has expanded its Shein Exchange resale platform to Europe and the UK.
UK Retail Sector Eyes AI as Marketing Spend Predicted To Surge
The use of AI in UK advertising is seeing a rapid rise, with projections indicating a significant increase in spending.
UK Retail Sales Increased 0.7% Year-On-Year in May 2024
Retail sector in the UK has witnessed a modest increase in sales in May 2024, with a 0.7% year-on-year growth.
UK Retail Footfall Sees 3.6% Drop in May 2024
The UK retail sector experienced a 3.6% year-on-year (YoY) decline in footfall in May 2024, as reported by the BRC and Sensormatic IQ.
Online Shops Struggle With Customer Service Efficiency, Report Finds
A recent analysis reveals significant gaps in customer service among the UK’s top 100 online retailers.
Why Retailers Must Embrace Automated AP in 2024
Facing a tough year with slow growth and various other challenges, smart retailers are adopting automation to stay ahead.
Amazon Opens New Robotics Fulfilment Centre in Calgary, Canada
US e-commerce major Amazon has inaugurated its latest robotics fulfilment centre, YYC4, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Quality Control and Gen Z Drive Secondhand Retail
Retailers’ own secondhand platforms can reclaim ownership of the resale process, focussing on quality control and their Gen Z customers.
UK Retailers Must Capitalise on £700M Father’s Day 2024 Opportunity
According to data and analytics company GlobalData, the UK Father’s Day market is less than half the size of the UK Mother’s Day market.
Amazon Launches South African Online Store
US-based e-commerce company Amazon has expanded its services to South Africa with a dedicated online shopping platform, Amazon.co.za.
UK Retail Sales Drop 4% in April 2024 Amid Poor Weather
UK retail sales decreased by 4%% year-on-year (YoY) in April 2024, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
Shopify Q1 Beats Estimates but Q2 Forecast Raises Concerns
Shopify reported a robust first quarter (Q1) of 2024, exceeding analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings per share.
Temu Implements Search Censorship for American Users
Temu, the rapidly expanding Chinese retail platform making its mark in the US, has extended its censorship practices from the Chinese market to American shores, Forbes reported.