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Cost pressures squeeze UK retailers trying to keep prices low

UK retailers are under growing pressure as rising energy, transport and supply chain costs increase financial strain.

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Retail and services drive China’s e-commerce growth in first four months of 2026

Total online retail sales of goods and services increased 6.6% compared to the same period a year before.

UK retailers urge Starmer to impose £2.60 charge on low-value imports – report

The group, which includes Marks & Spencer, Primark and Argos, argue the current customs regime gives online rivals such as Temu an unfair edge. 

South Korea’s online retail crosses 60% share for first time

The figure marks the first time online channels have crossed the 60% threshold since the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy began its monthly retail survey in June 2016.