UK retailers could be putting £34.1bn in annual online sales at risk as stricter returns policies deter shoppers, according to new research from logistics technology company Locus. The warning comes ...

The Switzerland Luxury Market Report 2026 examines how one of the world’s most sophisticated luxury markets continues to perform amid economic uncertainty, changing consumer expectations and global ...

Two thirds of mid-sized retailers are putting investment plans on hold as they absorb the latest global shock, with rising costs and supply chain disruption weighing heavily on the sector. Research ...

The winners of the 2026 Retail MediaX Awards were revealed on Friday 15 May during a celebration at Horizon 22.

Sainsbury’s is extending its Nectar proposition into leisure and entertainment through a new partnership with Merlin Entertainments, allowing customers to redeem loyalty points for entry to more than ...

The subscription model in retail is evolving rapidly in 2026, shaped by changing consumer expectations and maturing market conditions. Three trends in subscription retail stand out. 1. Flexibility ...

In early 2026, Walmart+ membership reached an estimated 30.7 million users, the highest level recorded in recent surveys, with growth accelerating to around 17% year on year. For UK UK retailers ...

The RetailX UK500 2026 is our 12th annual report evaluating the performance of retailers, brands and marketplaces selling in the UK. Looking beyond simple turnover or traffic, the UK500 measures how ...

Claire’s has closed all of its stores across the UK and Ireland, resulting in around 1,300 redundancies. The move does not affect the brand’s concessions business, which will continue to trade. The ...

Shopify merchants are gaining access to a new generation of enterprise AI capabilities, as tech once limited to the world’s biggest retailers becomes easier to deploy at scale. Particular Audience is ...

The Retail Media X Awards were created to do something specific: recognise the best work in retail media across the globe, judged by a world class panel of experts, scored against specific criteria ...

Two in five Gen Z consumers in the UK would be willing to let AI manage their subscriptions, according to new research – suggesting a clear generational shift in how people may interact with ...