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Articles on the impact the government and regulation has on retail.

  1. Shopper & Customer
The Autumn 2024 Budget: what it means for consumers The Autumn 2024 Budget was historic for a number of reasons. Rachel Reeves’ statement was the first delivered by a Labour Chancellor in 14 years, and the first ever by a female Chancellor. Most pressingly, though, the Budget delivered one of the largest tax rises in […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
During yesterday’s Budget (30 October), chancellor Rachel Reeves said the government is taking action to deal with the shoplifting epidemic. This will include scrapping the “effective immunity for low-level shoplifting” introduced by the Conservative government and providing additional funding to crack down on organised gangs.… This story continues at Budget response: Retail crime Or just […]
  1. Channel: Restaurants
  Seafood has long held a distinctive place in the dining landscape, perceived as a “better for you” choice, and according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. It’s linked with lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and the promise of cardiovascular benefits. The American Heart Association has extolled seafood as part […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
The 2024 holiday shopping season presents a complex landscape for consumer electronics, with overall tech spending intentions reaching a four-year high despite significant demographic variations and economic concerns. The shopping season will be more condensed around the core Black Friday to Christmas Eve period than we’ve seen in a while, and consumers will be very […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
Independent retailers have welcomed the government’s pledge to get tougher on retail crime, with an end to the £200 rule, more training for police and retailers and a clampdown on organised crime gangs announced in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first budget. However, inflation busting rises to… This story continues at ‘Some gains but also some pain’ […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
17.30: Further reactions to the Budget have been rolling in from retail organisations, who have given a mixed reception to the package of measures announced earlier today by chancellor Rachel Reeves. The Federation of Independent Retailers welcomed the government’s pledge to invest in tackling retail crime.… This story continues at Live: Budget coverage – how will […]
  1. Data & Insights
The American media day starts early, ends late and involves a lot of choice in what to watch, listen to and read. Audio accounts for nearly 20% of daily time; in Q3 2024 that translated to 3 hours and 57 minutes of daily1 listening across both ad-supported and ad-free platforms like radio, podcasts, streaming music […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Joining us in the Bambuser podcast studio for the first of several episodes recorded live at Shoptalk’s inaugural fall event in Chicago is Zia Daniell Widger, Chief Content Officer at eMarketer. In a wide-ranging conversation on digital trends across the globe, Zia’s shares both her many years of experience in her current role (along with […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
A range of business groups — including the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), the Michigan Press Association and the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) — have filed two apparently coordinated petitions to block the Federal Trade Commission’s new “click-to-cancel” rule. The final rule, released by the FTC earlier this month, outlines a number of now-prohibited […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
​[[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Federal Trade Commission won its lawsuit to block the planned merger between Tapestry Inc. and Capri Holdings, an FTC spokesperson confirmed to sister publication Fashion Dive on Thursday. Tapestry and Capri Holdings plan to appeal, both companies said in separate press […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
A disposal scheme rather than an outright ban on single use vapes would help the government achieve its aim to prevent littering, according to the Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed). Responding to news that a ban on disposable vapes would take effect in England… This story continues at Disposal scheme – not ban – […]
  1. Data & Insights
In this edition, we explore the growing challenges facing both consumers and retailers. Financial scams are on the rise, eroding consumer confidence and creating significant financial losses. Meanwhile, a disconnect between analyst’s optimism and shoppers’ cautious spending plans this holiday season highlights the need for retailers to adapt their strategies as inflation continues to impact […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
Dan Marchant, director of the UK’s largest vaping retailer, Vape Club and founding member of the UK Vaping Industry Association, has reacted to the decision announced today (24 October) by the government to ban disposable vapes by June 2025. “It is an absolutely insane idea to… This story continues at Vape retailer slams ‘insane’ disposable vape […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
Liam Humberstone, technical director at Totally Wicked and a UK National expert for e-cigarette devices, has expressed some concerns over the government’s announcement that it will ban disposable vapes by 1 June 2025. “The confirmation of the ban coming into effect from next June does… This story continues at Vaping industry reacts to disposable vape […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
Following the consultation carried out by the previous government, the chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves is said to be considering raising the tax on vaping and e-cigarette products in the Budget on 30 October. In his Budget in March, the Conservative chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a tax on vaping products… This story continues at Vape retailer responds as chancellor considers […]
  1. Data & Insights
By: Jen Gold, SVP, Agency and Distribution Partnerships, and Michelle Snell, Director, Product Marketing, Media The marketing industry has been swept up in privacy regulations that rightfully protect an individual’s data. This can be seen in Google’s recent announcement of its plans for third-party cookies, its recent antirust ruling, and Washington state’s My Health My […]
  1. Department: Nonfood
The government is considering handing ownership of the Post Office to its sub-postmasters across the UK. In a widely reported move, it is understood that the Department for Business and Trade has asked a management consultancy, BCG, to explore a mutualisation model for Post Office… This story continues at Post Office management could be told […]
  1. Media & Marketing
Follow Prof G Markets: Apple Podcasts Spotify  Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Kalshi’s new election contracts, the rest of the bank earnings, the repercussions of ASML’s 2025 sales guidance, and Amazon and Google’s nuclear energy deals. Then Scott breaks down why he thinks Elliott’s new podcast is a smart tool for its […]
  1. Associates & Employees
One of the government’s major pieces of legislation to protect workers’ rights reaches an important stage in Parliament today (21 October), with shopworkers’ union Usdaw urging MPs to unanimously back the plans. The Employment Rights Bill, which is being given its second reading, includes measures… This story continues at Workers’ rights bill receives mixed welcome […]

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When personalization works, it feels seamless. But when it misses—like receiving offers for products you’ve already bought or irrelevant recommendations—it creates a disconnect. Personalization is incredibly powerful when done right, yet many retail businesses today are falling short. In a 2024 study, Deloitte found that 80% of consumers prefer brands that offer personalized experiences, and […]
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The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Mark Baum, Chief Collaboration Officer at the Food Marketing Institute and Liz Buchanan, North America President of NielsenIQ. FMI & NielsenIQ are collectively performing a joint research along with Thinkblue LLC – a consulting powerhouse that includes our co-host Sri, on the latest in retail media. […]

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