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DataIn charts: Exclusive research reveals the biggest consumer trends in 2025
New consumer research reveals how shoppers across Europe’s biggest markets want to buy, and what retailers must do to deliver.
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AnalysisHow Alibaba, Boots and Tesco are winning online spend
Global ecommerce sales are expected to rise to £5.21trn in 2025. But to capitalise on this opportunity retailers must adapt to meet shoppers’ changing demands. Here we explore how Alibaba, Boots and Tesco are making online pay.
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Innovation of the WeekShopify unveils new AI store builder among raft of tech advancements
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team. Every week, we bring you new ideas and case studies across consumer, technology, sustainability, economy, policy and industry.
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News‘Tough retail climate’ sees Very revenue decline
Very UK saw revenue fall 2.5% in the 39 weeks to March 29, 2025, despite a strong increase in sales for its home category.
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NewsOnline marketplace OnBuy acquires British electronics retailer
Online marketplace OnBuy has acquired a British electronics brand in a bid to “disrupt the UK consumer electronics market”.
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Innovation of the WeekeBay launches generative AI video tool
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsSuperdrug expands online marketplace to include fashion brands
Health and beauty retailer Superdrug is expanding its online marketplace to include a selection of 60 fashion brands such as Regatta, Nike and Blue Vanilla.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet boss steps down after 13 years at business
Chief executive of Not On The High Street Leanne Rothwell is to leave after thirteen years at the retailer.
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NewsMarketplace OnBuy cites Trump’s tariffs for leap in UK sales
Online marketplace OnBuy has reported record sales figures and cites President Trump’s tariffs as one of the reasons for sales growth.
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NewsVinted delivers leap in sales and profit as it launches in new markets
Second-hand marketplace Vinted has recorded a large increase in sales and profit as it continues to expand into new categories and markets.
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NewsRetailers flag concerns about Chinese ‘dumping’ on back of Trump tariffs
Retailers, including Currys chief executive Alex Baldock, have signalled worries about goods being switched from the US to Europe through companies such as Amazon, Shein and Temu.
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NewsThe Very Group completes refinancing
The Very Group has refinanced £598m through issuing privately placed senior secured notes due in August 2027.
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Opinion'Are you ready for tariff-driven tat? Prepare for a tidal wave of cheap imports'
Retailers need to be ready in case President Trump’s tariffs prompt a flood of shoddy marketplace goods into the UK, cautions features editor Ellis Hawthorne
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation round-up: Crime-fighting trolleys, cornflakes and cleaning up beauty
Here we bring you the 10 best innovations that caught our attention in the first quarter of 2025.
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NewsThe Very Group launches data-led creative studio to collaborate with brands
Online marketplace The Very Group has launched a new marketing proposition connecting its data-led creative capabilities to external brands.
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NewsAlibaba.com sees double-digit growth in orders from UK buyers
Business-to-business platform Alibaba.com has recorded a leap in year-on-year orders placed by UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs) during its annual expo.
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NewsTikTok Shop head of UK says European expansion is a ‘natural step’ for growth
TikTok Shop’s head of UK Jan Wilk told Retail Week that expanding in Europe is a “natural step” in the platform’s growth journey.
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NewsDebenhams launches new buy now, pay later option
The new buy now, pay later service is said to deliver “ultimate flexibility” and make every purchase “more convenient”.
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NewsAmazon launches brand new website in Ireland
Amazon has launched Amazon.ie, its dedicated website for Prime members living in Ireland.
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NewsVinted set to open its debut luxury pre-loved pop-up
Secondhand marketplace Vinted is opening its first-ever pop in London.