2+ day, 23+ 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…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (304+ words) Seven-Eleven Japan has partnered with clothing retailer And ST to sell a limited range of 23 apparel items across its stores in Japan, Nikkei Asia reported. The move is aimed at broadening the convenience store chain’s appeal to younger shoppers. Items…...

4+ day, 4+ 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, 4+ hour ago   (336+ words) UK-based retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) is allocating more than £4m ($5.4m) to reduce prices on over 50 lines in its organic food range. The reductions apply to products such as organic carrots, lamb, pasta and potatoes, which are being added to the retailer’s…...

6+ day, 9+ 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, 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, 1+ 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…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (1631+ words) Vinted has built one of Europe’s largest resale marketplaces without owning the goods traded on it, offering lessons for retailers on scaling and monetising resale. Vinted has helped turn second-hand shopping from a niche activity into a mainstream retail habit....

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (950+ words) UK food inflation fell to 1.3% in July, its lowest rate since September 2021, even as wider inflation rose and higher energy bills put pressure on household budgets. UK food inflation fell to 1.3% in July, its lowest rate since September 2021, even as…...