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By Simon Betts, UK country leader, Catalina At Catalina, we spend a lot of time looking at how people really shop, not what they say they do, but what actually...

Award winning Jollyes Pets is suggesting pet owners spring into action and get to know the rules of driving safely with a pet in the car. With more people expected to choose...

For many households, spending now involves an internal negotiation: Is it necessary? Can it wait? Is there a cheaper version? That mindset has reshaped how people shop across retail, especially...

As summer 2026 approaches, retail is being reshaped by a combination of cultural moments, shifting consumer expectations, and increasingly sophisticated digital behaviour. From the rise of social-first shopping to more...

Travel requires reliable internet access for maps, bookings, and communication tools. Digital connectivity supports daily plans without delays or confusion. A structured setup ensures that mobile data works from the...

Sam Matthew (@peaksandpubs), Columbia Hike Society Ambassador: "My personal top three most underrated UK hikes would have to be; Dragons Back in the Peak District, Rivington Pike in Lancashire, and Walla Crag...

Retailers and suppliers relying on shopper models based on traditional life stages and households are losing touch with shopper needs, according to new IGD research. The report, ‘How life moments...

IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution) is calling on retailers and suppliers to move beyond category management and focus on leading categories to shape demand, warning that current practices are not...

Growing consumer expectations around delivery performance are placing increased pressure on online fulfilment and parcel delivery services, according to new research from Whistl. The study reveals that damaged or missing...

Spring has sprung and therefore summer is just around the corner. Meaning that we will be out in the sun, soaking up UV rays and swimming in chlorinated pools, or...

Cash handling specialist Volumatic has welcomed the Bank of England’s decision to feature British wildlife on the next generation of UK banknotes, highlighting what the move means for retailers. The announcement...

As the UK's fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to expand, installation of public EV chargers is busy area of infrastructural activity. According to statistics from Zapmap, which collates and...

By a Saturday job can change a young person’s life. I know, because it transformed mine. But when I think about the challenges facing young people today, I worry that...

Product data consistency not price is the driver of checkouts, repeat purchase and long-term loyalty, explains Justin Thomas, VP sales EMEA North for Akeneo, who also explains why AI is...

What inspired you to branch into the athleisure category? As a brand, we've always kept a keen eye on the evolving needs of our customers. Over the past few years,...

As retailers look at ways to optimise supply chains, Stuart Greenfield from Advanced Supply Chain (ASC) focuses on how to reduce lead times, minimise errors and eliminate inefficiencies during the...

As the UK continues its drive toward a smoke-free future, nicotine pouches are emerging as a modern smoke-free alternative to cigarettes. Delivering nicotine without the harmful chemicals found in cigarette...

By Justin Pike, founder and CEO of Burbank Every online merchant knows the pain of seeing a full shopping cart turn into nothing. Each abandoned cart represents lost revenue, and...

Zara’s newly announced two-year collaboration with John Galliano has all the hallmarks of a buzz-worthy designer tie-up, however, the real opportunity lies beyond short-term hype. By embedding one of fashion’s...

As exam season begins to get closer many students will be starting their revision to give them the best chance of acing their results. And whilst the revision itself is...