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European retail industry publication offering news and analysis on multichannel retail and e-commerce, including omnichannel strategy, digital retail innovations and consumer trends

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UK Retailers Hit by Double Whammy of Brexit Frictions and US Tariffs
News•Feb 11, 2026

UK Retailers Hit by Double Whammy of Brexit Frictions and US Tariffs

New ONS data shows that 32.7% of UK retailers report rising export costs since Brexit, while US tariff changes further strain margins. Export volumes fell for 40.6% of retailers in December, and paperwork burdens rose for over a quarter of firms. The removal of the US $800 de‑minimis threshold and renewed tariffs add customs checks and duties, prompting many retailers to reassess overseas growth strategies. Some businesses, however, report stabilising EU costs and modest global export growth.

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Dunelm Posts Solid H1 Despite Softer Second Quarter
News•Feb 10, 2026

Dunelm Posts Solid H1 Despite Softer Second Quarter

Dunelm reported a solid first‑half FY26, with total sales climbing 3.6% year‑on‑year to £926 million and digital participation rising to 41%, outpacing the broader homewares market. Market share edged up 20 basis points to 7.9%. The second quarter was softer, with...

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Most Retailers Are Using the Wrong Tools to Manage Their Products and Content
News•Feb 9, 2026

Most Retailers Are Using the Wrong Tools to Manage Their Products and Content

New Canto research reveals that 88% of online retailers struggle to keep product information consistent across channels, while 78% juggle multiple disconnected tools. Traditional approaches—spreadsheets, generic PIMs, and conventional DAMs—each fall short of the unique needs of product‑centric retailers. Canto...

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Brits to Spend a Record £2.38 Billion on Valentine’s Day
News•Feb 9, 2026

Brits to Spend a Record £2.38 Billion on Valentine’s Day

Brits are set to spend a record £2.38 billion on Valentine’s Day, a 7% increase from last year. Parcelhero estimates 25 million cards, 22 million gifts and 4 million bouquets will be purchased, with jewellery and clothing averaging £107.52 per spender. Men in the...

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InPost to Be Acquired for €7.8 Billion by Consortium Led by Advent, FedEx, and Partners
News•Feb 9, 2026

InPost to Be Acquired for €7.8 Billion by Consortium Led by Advent, FedEx, and Partners

InPost, the European parcel‑locker specialist, agreed to a €7.8 billion all‑cash acquisition by a consortium led by Advent, FedEx, A&R and PPF. The offer of €15.60 per share represents roughly a 50% premium to the pre‑announcement price. Ownership will split 37%...

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GUEST COMMENT Retail Media and Voice Commerce – the Power Duo Shaping Retail Growth
News•Feb 9, 2026

GUEST COMMENT Retail Media and Voice Commerce – the Power Duo Shaping Retail Growth

Dom Coleridge argues that pairing retail media networks with voice commerce creates a high‑impact growth engine for brands in 2026. Retail media captures shoppers at the moment they express purchase intent on platforms like Amazon and emerging retailer networks, delivering...

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Advent, FedEx, A&R and PPF to Acquire InPost for €7.8bn
Deals•Feb 9, 2026

Advent, FedEx, A&R and PPF to Acquire InPost for €7.8bn

European parcel locker provider InPost will be acquired in a €7.8bn all‑cash public offer by a consortium led by Advent, FedEx, A&R (founded by InPost CEO Rafał Brzoska) and PPF. The consortium will own InPost with Advent and FedEx each...

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Lidl Beats Aldi to Become Highest-Paying Supermarket in UK
News•Feb 6, 2026

Lidl Beats Aldi to Become Highest-Paying Supermarket in UK

Lidl GB announced a £29 million investment in employee pay, positioning it as the UK’s highest‑paying supermarket. From 1 March, entry‑level hourly wages rise to £13.45 nationally and £14.80 in London, with seniority premiums up to £15.30. The package also doubles paternity...

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Frasers Group Accelerates European Expansion with Majority Acquisition of Italy’s Maxi Sport
News•Feb 5, 2026

Frasers Group Accelerates European Expansion with Majority Acquisition of Italy’s Maxi Sport

Frasers Group has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Italy’s premium multi‑sport retailer Maxi Sport, which operates 18 stores across the country. The deal is a cornerstone of the group’s plan to introduce the Sports Direct brand to the...

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Frasers Group to Acquire Majority Stake in Italy’s Maxi Sport
Deals•Feb 5, 2026

Frasers Group to Acquire Majority Stake in Italy’s Maxi Sport

Frasers Group announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority shareholding in Maxi Sport SpA, a premium multi‑sport retailer with 18 stores across Italy. The deal supports Frasers Group’s strategy to expand its Sports Direct brand in...

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PROFILE: How Beer52 Built a Community‑driven Craft Beer Empire
News•Feb 4, 2026

PROFILE: How Beer52 Built a Community‑driven Craft Beer Empire

Beer52, launched in 2013, has become the UK’s leading craft‑beer subscription club, amassing over 200,000 members and earning a spot among the Sunday Times 100 fastest‑growing companies. For £27 a month, subscribers receive eight curated beers, snacks and the Ferment...

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‘No Spend January’ Boom Raises Questions for Retailers as Longer-Term ‘Low-Buy’ Trends Emerge
News•Feb 2, 2026

‘No Spend January’ Boom Raises Questions for Retailers as Longer-Term ‘Low-Buy’ Trends Emerge

The TikTok‑driven ‘No Spend January’ challenge, adopted by 26% of Americans and now extending to full‑year commitments, is prompting consumers to limit purchases to essentials. Small and medium‑size retailers are feeling the squeeze, as lower impulse spending threatens cash flow,...

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OPINION: Retail Subscriptions Need to Take a Leaf Out of the Digital Playbook
News•Feb 2, 2026

OPINION: Retail Subscriptions Need to Take a Leaf Out of the Digital Playbook

Retail subscriptions are the only vertical experiencing a decline, even as the broader subscription economy grew 8.3% year‑over‑year in 2026. Guy Meyers of Recurly highlights that consumers want flexibility, with 38% more likely to pause than cancel, and value pricing...

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Shoppers Want to Feel Seen and Understood, Suggests New Tesco Media Report
News•Jan 29, 2026

Shoppers Want to Feel Seen and Understood, Suggests New Tesco Media Report

Tesco Media’s third annual "We Know the Nation 2026" report reveals British shoppers are seeking community and shared values, moving beyond pure transactions. With roughly 80% of UK households holding a Clubcard, the data shows event‑driven sales spikes—such as scones...

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OPINION: Peak Gets Everyone Excited – but January Is Much More Revealing for Retailers
News•Jan 27, 2026

OPINION: Peak Gets Everyone Excited – but January Is Much More Revealing for Retailers

Retailers often treat Black Friday as the ultimate test of customer experience, yet the true test arrives in January when peak‑season buffers disappear. The post‑holiday period exposes weaknesses in returns processing, inventory synchronization, and delivery speed that were masked by...

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IAB Europe Updates Commerce and Retail Media Standards and Flexi Ad Sizes Guidelines to Bring Even More Consistent Measurement
News•Jan 22, 2026

IAB Europe Updates Commerce and Retail Media Standards and Flexi Ad Sizes Guidelines to Bring Even More Consistent Measurement

IAB Europe has released two new resources – the Commerce (Incl. Retail) Media Measurement Standards V2 and Flexi Ad Sizes Guidelines – to bring greater consistency to retail media across Europe. The updated standards incorporate extensive stakeholder feedback, a refined...

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Cyber Fallout Continues as M&S CTO Exits Months After Ransomware Attack
News•Jan 21, 2026

Cyber Fallout Continues as M&S CTO Exits Months After Ransomware Attack

Marks & Spencer’s chief technology officer Josie Smith is leaving the firm, a move that comes nine months after a ransomware attack by the Scattered Spiders group wiped out roughly £229 million and halved the retailer’s 2025 profit. The breach forced...

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Retail Subscriptions Slide 3.5% as Consumers Demand Flexibility
News•Jan 21, 2026

Retail Subscriptions Slide 3.5% as Consumers Demand Flexibility

Retail subscriptions slipped 3.5% year‑on‑year, making the sector the sole category in decline while overall subscription revenue grew 8.3%. The drop stems from consumer frustration over rigid pricing and the inability to pause or adjust plans. More shoppers are shopping...

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DFS Lifts Profit Expectations After Strong First Half
News•Jan 20, 2026

DFS Lifts Profit Expectations After Strong First Half

DFS Furniture lifted its full‑year profit outlook after a robust first half, forecasting underlying pre‑tax profit of £30‑31 million, up £13‑14 million YoY. Order intake rose 2.3% and gross sales on delivered orders are projected to increase 8.7%, despite a broadly flat...

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Blue Monday 2026: What It Means for Online Retail
News•Jan 19, 2026

Blue Monday 2026: What It Means for Online Retail

Blue Monday, falling on 19 January 2026, is dubbed the year’s most depressing day and coincides with a sharp dip in consumer spending and a surge in post‑Christmas returns worth over £1.5 bn. Retail analysts warn that January acts as a stress...

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ASOS Bets on Topshop Brand Revival with European Website Launch
News•Jan 16, 2026

ASOS Bets on Topshop Brand Revival with European Website Launch

Topshop has unveiled a dedicated EU ecommerce site, eu.topshop.com, covering 23 European markets and built on Shopify for faster browsing and richer storytelling. The launch follows ASOS's 2021 acquisition of the brand after Arcadia's collapse, aiming to transform the iconic...

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OPINION: How ‘Sustainability’ Claims Can Land Online Retailers in Regulatory Hot Water
News•Jan 16, 2026

OPINION: How ‘Sustainability’ Claims Can Land Online Retailers in Regulatory Hot Water

Online retailers face heightened regulatory risk over greenwashing as the UK’s CMA and ASA intensify enforcement of the Green Claims Code. Recent ASA rulings against Nike, Lacoste and Superdry for unsubstantiated “sustainable” ads illustrate the pitfalls of vague claims. The...

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45% of Peak Returns Were Paid For: Why Retailers Are Redrawing the Lines
News•Jan 15, 2026

45% of Peak Returns Were Paid For: Why Retailers Are Redrawing the Lines

During the 2025 peak season, 45% of returns were paid for, rising to 69% among smaller retailers, according to ZigZag data. The cost of processing these returns hit roughly £1.5 billion, with each return consuming 20%‑65% of the item’s value. Retailers...

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THG Ends 2025 on a High as Subscriptions Drive Loyalty and Beauty Outperformance
News•Jan 15, 2026

THG Ends 2025 on a High as Subscriptions Drive Loyalty and Beauty Outperformance

THG closed 2025 with its strongest quarter, posting a 7.0% Q4 revenue rise and returning to full‑year growth of 2.3% for the first time since 2021. The boost came from a subscriptions‑led model that deepened loyalty across its Beauty and...

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