3+ day, 22+ 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…...

1+ week, 8+ 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, 8+ hour ago   (1518+ words) As retailers invest heavily in CCTV, analytics and other loss-prevention technologies, security guards are being asked to justify their place on the shop floor. Retailers are investing billions in loss prevention, but the challenge is no longer choosing between people…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (516+ words) Scottish business groups warn a proposed food price cap could raise consumer costs and disrupt the grocery supply chain. Twenty-three organisations representing Scotland’s retail, food production, manufacturing and distribution sectors have urged First Minister John Swinney to abandon plans for…...

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…...

3+ week, 3+ 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, 4+ 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…...