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Profit margins at the world’s twenty biggest luxury goods groups have slid from an average of 24% in 2022 to 13% now*, research from supply chain experts Inverto, part of...

By Melinda Roylett, managing director, merchant services, Lloyds Banking Group A till can tell you more about customer behaviour than a month of reports. Every tap, every pause and every...

Ahead of a future that is immensely inclined towards faster operation cycles and output generation, the success of U.S. dealerships will depend on hyper-personalized, context-aware experiences, argued by Spyne. A...

UK grocers’ rapid rollout of GLP-1 ready meal formats in January has all the hallmarks of a trend-chasing moment. However, the real opportunity lies beyond trend-driven labelling. As appetite-suppressing weight-loss...

As global temperatures breach the 1.5°C threshold and climate impacts intensify across supply chains, a new report released today by Stand.earth, Oxfam in Bangladesh, and the Bangladesh Center for Workers Solidarity (BCWS) sets out first-of-its-kind, brand-specific...

As the UK confectionery market continues to evolve beyond traditional flavour extensions, Langtins is positioning itself as a format-led challenger brand focused on texture, nostalgia and experiential snacking. Langtins founder...

Eyelash serum has quietly moved from a niche treatment to one of beauty’s fastest-growing categories, and the momentum shows no sign of slowing as we head into 2026 — a...

Following today’s release of Kering’s figures for the twelve months ending 31 December 2025; Chloe Tedford-Jones, apparel analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Kering’s...

GD’s (Institute of Grocery Distribution) latest Viewpoint Quarterly report: ‘Inflation persists as risks grow’, summarises that 2026 has begun with heightened uncertainty for the food and drink industry, as inflationary pressures...

AVA: The Vending & Automated Retail Association  welcomes the Government’s announcement of the UK deposit return scheme, officially named 'Exchange for Change'. The AVA has played a significant role in...

Retailers and suppliers must act now to plan their approach to agentic AI before automated retail rewrites how people shop, according to new research from IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution)....

Marks and Spencer (M&S) has recently unveiled a new Nutrient Dense range, created to help customers increase their intake of key nutrients, including fiber—reflecting the sharp rise in consumer focus...

Skincare trends are continuing to evolve at pace from innovative treatments and breakthrough technologies to high-performance products designed for long-term skin health. With this in mind beauty expert, Rina Teslica...

The trends that will reshape shopper returns in 2026 As retailers finish working through the surge in January returns to bring the festive peak to a close, Alexandra Romantseva from...

1. What drew you to the beauty industry after building your career in spirits and gaming? I have always been passionate about brands that create meaningful experiences and empower people....

Brits are being told to forget their protein obsession in 2026 - as doctors warn a new nutrition trend called “fibremaxxing” could be key to appetite control, weight management and...

Today’s company insolvency statistics show retail insolvencies fell by 11% from 177 in October 2025 to 158 in November 2025, but were up 14% year-on-year from 138 in November 2024. Gordon Thomson, restructuring...

According to B2B payments expert Allen Bonde, enabling customers to purchase and pay in the most convenient, effortless way possible, allows B2B players to boost brand loyalty, expand average order...

Mainstream food delivery apps are increasingly being criticised for driving up the cost of takeaway, with mark-ups of 15–30% added on top of delivery, service, and small order fees. But for independent...

Thomson: practical ideas for AI were unveiled at NRF AI, unified commerce, retail media, RFID and computer vision were the leading themes at NRF 2026. That’s according to Mark Thomson,...