The global fashion market is not just rebounding—it’s thriving. In 2023, the collective spending on apparel, footwear, and accessories soared to a staggering $661 billion, marking an impressive 8% ...

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As more retailers embrace the idea of digital retail media– both to keep up with competitors and to add a much-needed new revenue stream to their bottom line – so spending in the sector has continued ...

Returns have always been an integral part of retail, but the rapid growth of ecommerce has amplified their significance, making them a central focus for both retailers and consumers in 2025. The ...

Two thirds of mid-sized retailers are putting investment plans on hold as they absorb the latest global shock, with rising costs and supply chain disruption weighing heavily on the sector. Research ...

New data from the ONS (Office of National Statistics) shows that the UK’s historically low productivity is improving steadily – however, the retail sector is still experiencing negative productivity ...

Retailers are increasingly warning that rising costs driven by the conflict in the Middle East will ultimately be passed on to consumers, as higher energy prices and disrupted shipping routes begin to ...

The subscription model in retail is evolving rapidly in 2026, shaped by changing consumer expectations and maturing market conditions. Three trends in subscription retail stand out. 1. Flexibility ...

Retail giants including Tesco, Primark and Amazon are among the most distrusted brands by UK consumers, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 UK adults by the Liquidation Centre found McDonalds ...

Publicis announced that it has agreed to acquire LiveRamp for $2.167 billion. The press release says the deal would strengthen Publicis’ capability in “data co-creation” — a phrase that will wash over ...

Primark has opened a 54,000 sq ft flagship store in Manhattan’s Herald Square, marking another step in its steady international expansion and its commitment to physical retail. The new store sits in ...

New research published in April 2026 shows the subscription economy is still growing — but the pace and nature of that growth is changing significantly, driving retailers to innovate to avoid ...