International – UK

  1. Corporate Purpose
Spar UK has highlighted the impact of its donation of over £30,000 to It Belongs To Me NPC, an organisation empowering vulnerable women, men, and children in Rustenburg, South Africa. This contribution, alongside donations of books, toys, stationery, and toiletries, has enabled the organisation to… This story continues at Spar UK donation to South African […]
  1. International
Heineken UK is expanding its Irish stout brand, Murphy’s (4% ABV), with the introduction of new 4 x 440ml and 10 x 440ml multipacks to tap into the stout category’s growing popularity. The new formats will roll out across the grocery, wholesale and convenience channels… This story continues at Murphy’s Irish stout launches new formats […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Hightouch, a composable CDP and AI decisioning platform, has raised an $80 million Series C investment round at a valuation of $1.2 billion. This was led by Sapphire Ventures, with participation from NVC, Amplify Ventures, ICONIQ Growth, and Bain Capital Ventures. Sapphire Ventures Partner Rajeev Dham will join the Hightouch board. The investment will help […]
  1. International
The latest research from The Global Payroll Association (GPA) reveals that UK businesses paid £114bn in employer National Insurance Contributions. This marks an annual increase of +6.8%, the ninth consecutive increase since 2015 and the highest total seen in the last decade. That total is, of… This story continues at Employer NIC contributions hit decade high […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
As disposable vapes are set to be banned from 1 June 2025, will nicotine pouches become the newest alternative nicotine product for consumers? Over the last number of years, there has been strong growth in the nicotine pouch sector in the UK. A recent study… This story continues at Will nicotine pouches replace disposable vapes? […]
  1. International
More than one in four UK businesses were impacted by civil unrest last year, with nearly two thirds citing a continuation of the problem as a major concern for 2025, according to new research. The research, by global risk management and insurance broking firm Gallagher,… This story continues at More than one in four UK […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Pricer and Focal Systems have annnounced a partnership focused on accelerating the digitisation and optimisation of physical retail stores.   This brings together Pricer’s dynamic pricing and shelf-edge communication expertise with 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards winner Focal Systems’ computer vision and product availability solutions. By integrating Focal Systems’ AI powered shelf vision cameras with Pricer’s […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
BAT UK’s London regional manager will be among the speakers at next month’s Talking Retail Live. Warren Scanlan will talk during the session What’s Next for Nicotine Products? at the event taking place at London’s Kia Oval on 27 March. This session will explore the evolving… This story continues at BAT to discuss future on nicotine […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Landsec has extended its partnership with Ocean Outdoor which manages the digital out of home (DOOH) contract for Piccadilly Lights in London. Under the terms of the agreement, Ocean will continue to manage content for the advertising DOOH screen well into the next decade, and work with Landsec on The Venue which sits beneath the […]
  1. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers
Steve Madden has entered a definitive agreement to purchase UK-based Kurt Geiger footwear and accessories brand for £289 million ($364.1 million) in cash from a group led by private equity firm Cinven. Kurt Geiger is on an expansion path in North America; the company opened its fourth U.S. store last month, with another five in […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
Ikea has expanded its partnership with online home services marketplace Taskrabbit, enabling customers to easily book and pay for Taskrabbit furniture assembly at the time of their Ikea purchase. Ikea’s partnership with Taskrabbit, to help customers with the headache of putting together its flat-packed furniture, has been in place since 2017, but with this expansion […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
With over half of the public intending to spend money on a spouse or partner this Valentine’s Day, the British Retail Consortium (BRC), supported by Opinium, has surveyed the public to understand more about how they will be spending their money. Dining out was the… This story continues at Consumers choose dinner over roses this […]
  1. International
Talking Retail Live takes place on Thursday 27 March at the KIA Oval, London and several panellists have spoken to Talking Retail about participating in the event and why it’s important for convenience retailers. Bobby Singh, MD, Boghar Brothers, said: “Events like these are key… This story continues at Retailers share their thoughts as Talking […]
  1. Stores & Formats
Convenience stores across the UK mainland provide more than 445,000 jobs, with staff working a combined 9.8 million hours a week, according to the 2024 Local Shop Report from the Association of Convenience Stores. But that number looks set to shrink considerably by the time… This story continues at Mitigating rising costs | Editor’s comment […]
  1. Channel: Dollar/Value
  In the competitive food industry, Lidl and Aldi have emerged as formidable players, leveraging innovative strategies to capture market share from traditional grocery retailers. These German discount chains have attracted consumers by emphasizing time savings, fresh food offerings, product discovery, and mix-and-match bundling, all while rapidly expanding their store footprints. Time Savings Aldi and […]
  1. Stores & Formats
Employee-owned wholesaler Parfetts is to open a ninth depot later this year to strengthen its network in the south of England. Southampton is the location for the new 113,000sq ft site, which will deliver to stores on the south coast and into Greater London while… This story continues at Parfetts picks Southampton for its ninth […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
The UK economy avoided another technical recession today, as gross domestic product unexpectedly grew fractionally, rather than falling as analysts had predicted. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed a 0.1% rise in GDP between October and December, mainly fuelled by a 0.4% expansion in… This story continues at Latest figures reveal fractional boost for […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Boxbar Tech, a startup specialising in automated self-serve drinks solutions for events and venues, has announced plans for a new manufacturing facility and office space in the UK. In a LinkedIn post, it said: “A new home for bigger and better things. Last week, we took a major step forward, signing the lease for our […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
With four in 10 UK consumers now working in offices full-time, many commuters are once again grabbing breakfast from their local convenience store or forecourt retailer during their daily journey to work. This means the breakfast shopping mission is fast becoming one of the most… This story continues at Rise and shine | In focus: […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
The inaugural Talking Retail Live will take place on Thursday 27 March 2025 at the iconic KIA Oval, London. The event will feature talks, panel discussions and Q&As with experienced industry leaders and successful retail owners. Kaual Patel, owner of Nisa Local Torridon Road, will be… This story continues at More panellists and competition details announced […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
MarketLeap, an AI driven platform that aims to simplify and scale D2C e-commerce, has announced an $8.3 million Series A funding round led by Smedvig Ventures, with participation from Expon Capital, Motier Ventures and business angels including former executives from Amazon, SoftBank, and Unilever.  The capital injection will allow the company to accelerate platform development […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
British retail technology company, NearSt, has announced a new technology for UK convenience retailers that automatically connects their in-store inventory to major delivery platforms such as Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat. NearSt’s solution connects directly with convenience retailer’s existing EPOS systems, ensuring their full in-store… This story continues at New technology connects c-stores’ inventory with […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
UK total retail sales increased by 2.6% year on year in January, against a growth of 1.2% in January 2024, according to the BRC-KMPG Retail Sales Monitor. This was above the 3-month average growth of 1.1% and above the 12-month average growth of 0.8%. Food… This story continues at Retail sales weather stormy January Or […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Kanye West’s Yeezy online store has been taken down by Shopify following the sale of swastika t-shirts. The musician and entrepreneur reportedly splashed out $2 million on a single advert which aired during the Super Bowl at the weekend, directing people to his website where the t-shirts were being sold. “So what’s up, guys? I […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Laura Mercier has launched a luxury beauty shopping app for Apple Vision Pro, created in partnership with Obsess which was recently acquired by Infinite Reality. This allows Apple Vision Pro users to shop and explore products by category, and also features shoppable videos and interactive, ultra-high definition 3D unboxing experiences. Inside the app, shoppers can […]
  1. Operations & Supply Chain
InPost Newstrade – formerly Menzies Distribution – is making some changes to its carriage charge model following discussions with the Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed). In a letter to its UK customers which was being sent today (Monday, 10 February),  the news wholesaler has… This story continues at InPost Newstrade lowers base charge following […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
British heritage fashion brand Celtic & Co. has been selected by two US online retailers to launch its SS25 collection.  Working in collaboration with e-commerce platform Refined Networks, its womenswear will be live online with Nordstrom and Macy’s by the end of February.  Zoe Bray, Managing Director at Celtic & Co., says: “We’re very excited […]
  1. International
Retail footfall in January showed a much-needed increase compared with last year, according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The figures are even more upbeat than statistics earlier this week from retail tech specialist MRI Software.  The BRC-Sensormatic figures indicate that… This story continues at BRC confirms optimism on UK retail […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Ikea says that it has received 3,730 applications in just six days for its new Oxford Street, London store. Interest in the 150 available positions marks the largest ever response the home furnishing retailer has seen in the UK. It provides the independently set Real Living Wage of £13.85 per hour alongside benefits including flexible […]
  1. Department: Nonfood
Retail footfall defied seasonal expectations, rising by +1.4% year on year in all UK retail destinations, according to data from retail tech specialist MRI Software. The last time footfall rose annually in January was in 2016 (+1.2%), outside of the pandemic period, and may well… This story continues at Return to office boosts retail footfall […]

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1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […]
  1. Holiday & Events
  2. Holiday & Events
A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
  2. Data & Insights
  3. Technology & Innovation
  4. Trends & External Forces
IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […]
  1. Data & Insights
  2. Technology & Innovation
There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […]

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