3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (384+ words) The study found that 55% of shoppers have either dropped a purchase or ended their relationship with a retailer because of that retailer’s returns approach. New research indicates that returns policies are playing a growing role in where British consumers choose…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (361+ words) The company said it would strip “£100m of unproductive costs from the FY26 base by FY29” and channel that amount into growth initiatives. UK homeware retailer Dunelm Group has set out a three-year plan to cut around £100m ($135.6m) in costs. The strategy, named Winning…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (461+ words) The initiative introduces a new work experience programme aimed at addressing youth joblessness, with retail continuing to serve as the UK's largest private sector employer. UK retailers have partnered with the government on an initiative to secure 100,000 jobs for young…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (44+ words) retail-insight-network.com Unlock Free Access to Premium Content Explore exclusive retail forecasts, expert insights and in-depth analysis of the trends shaping the industry. With a free Retail Insight Network profile, you can:...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (1518+ words) As retailers invest heavily in CCTV, analytics and other loss-prevention technologies, security guards are being asked to justify their place on the shop floor. Retailers are investing billions in loss prevention, but the challenge is no longer choosing between people…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (822+ words) HMRC is considering extending VAT rules to UK businesses selling through online marketplaces to tackle non-compliance and improve competition for retailers. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is considering extending online marketplace VAT liability to sales by UK businesses, potentially shifting responsibility…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (516+ words) Scottish business groups warn a proposed food price cap could raise consumer costs and disrupt the grocery supply chain. Twenty-three organisations representing Scotland’s retail, food production, manufacturing and distribution sectors have urged First Minister John Swinney to abandon plans for…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (369+ words) France has begun charging high-volume fast-fashion retailers fees designed to discourage cheap clothing sales, targeting e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu. The charges stem from a fast-fashion law passed in June, which was introduced to address environmental concerns linked…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (322+ words) Fashion chain Uniqlo plans to double its Japanese flagship stores to approximately 20 locations over the next decade, shifting away from standard shopping centre outlets, according to Nikkei Asia. Owned by Fast Retailing, the brand currently operates about ten flagship or…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (289+ words) According to a European Union (EU) regulatory filing, cited by Reuters, the nature of the remedies put forward was not specified. Chinese e-commerce group JD.com has proposed remedies to the European Commission (EC) as part of its in-depth investigation…...