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Love Island’s switch to second-hand clothes will encourage sustainable shopping

In a move from its previous partnerships with fast fashion brands, Love Island has decided to dress 2022 UK contestants…
Food shortages could be on the horizon for UK consumers

As the crucial deal which ensured carbon dioxide (CO₂) supplies comes to an end, food and drink firms in the…
Surge in Omicron cases keeping UK shoppers away from the high street

Rapid spread of the new Covid-19 variant is damaging high street retailers in the valuable week before Christmas As of…
TikTok Expands into eCommerce with Live Shopping Event

Social media platform TikTok has marked its entry into ecommerce with its first live shopping event. The event runs from…
Asda tests new measures to prevent Christmas supply chain issues

Asda has hired its own cargo ship in a bid to tackle ongoing supply chain issues and prevent Christmas shortages.…

Uber becomes an early mover in the booming cannabis market

Uber has taken its first steps into the cannabis market, with Uber Eats users in Ontario, Canada soon able to…
Profitability of online fashion giants takes a hit from supply chain disruptions

The UK is currently facing supply chain issues, stemming from staff shortages, Brexit and Covid-19 related issues, resulting in a…
Primark Q4 sales hit by Covid health restrictions fall short of expectations

Primark Q4 sales lower than expected as shoppers’ display caution Sales at the discount fashion chain Primark were lower than…
Private equity funds can only bring destruction to the grocery retail industry

The pending takeover of Morrison’s by a private equity fund, is set to be the second after that of ASDA a…
Foot Locker to expand post-COVID footprint with $1.1bn acquisitions of WSS and atmos

Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated Foot Locker’s strategy to move beyond shopping malls. Foot Locker, a New York-based speciality athletic retailer,…