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Warm weather delivers welcome boost to UK retail sales

Warm conditions in May 2026 drove a brief uplift in UK retail activity, with both ONS data and industry reports pointing to stronger consumer spending.

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Tata CLiQ to open Lululemon stores across India in offline push

Tata CLiQ chief executive Gopal Asthana told ETRetail that the company is getting ready to launch Lululemon stores across the country.

EuroCommerce seeks ad exemption from EU AI disclosure rules — report

The appeal relates to the EU AI Act, which brings compulsory disclosure requirements for certain AI-generated and AI-modified content.

Google isn’t dead—but brand loyalty is winning

According to GlobalData, 53.9% of shoppers visit retailers directly, while 27.4% use search engines, suggesting people are sticking more with familiar stores.

Lincolnshire Co-op restructures operations amid falling profits

The independent co-operative operates more than 200 trading sites across Lincolnshire, UK and neighbouring counties, covering food retail, pharmacy, post offices, travel and funeral services.

Nykaa sets FY30 GMV target above $5bn

Nykaa said its GMV has risen more than sevenfold in the past six years.

L’Oréal to acquire majority stake in Indian skincare company Innovist

Under the deal, Innovist's founders will hold on to a minority stake and continue running and growing the business alongside L'Oréal India.