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UK consumers are unwilling to pay the premium for sustainable health & beauty

The recent demise of The Body Shop, which held sustainability at its core, highlights that retailers need to do more…
Alipay repositions saving money from necessity to novelty

The cost-of-living crisis has prompted consumers to change their spending habits in significant ways to save money. For many, such…
Quick-commerce failure is a symptom of demand for affordable digital channels

On 29 April 2024, food aggregator Getir announced its exit from the UK, Europe, and the US. The company claims…
Mondelēz and Lotus’ partnership signifies successful innovation launches in India

In June 2024, Mondelēz and Lotus Biscoff announced a strategic partnership to expand the company's biscuit market presence in India.…
UK General Election 2024: Can apprenticeship levy reform close the retail sector skills gap?

The apprenticeship levy has failed the UK retail industry, with much of the money raised for it returned to the…

Retailers must have TikTok Shop strategy as the platform expands its marketplace

In April 2024 TikTok Shop is barely six months old - but already it's a marketplace to which retailers must…
DTC health and beauty brands must expand high street presence to support UK growth

The health and beauty market has been rife with start-ups focused on encouraging consumers to switch to more sustainable solutions…
Just Walk Out is a dud, but Amazon is persevering with frictionless commerce

In 2020, Amazon announced that its grocery delivery service Amazon Fresh was opening physical stores featuring its revolutionary AI-powered frictionless…
Cadbury Australia cuts Easter 2024 plastic packaging to improve sustainability

Mondelēz International's subsidiary, Cadbury Australia, has revamped the packaging for its 2024 Easter products in response to growing consumer demand…
Kudumbashree introduces Lunch Bell for Kerala office food delivery

Kerala-based women’s empowerment community Kudumbashree has launched the Lunch Bell project which provides homemade meals to workers in governmental offices,…