Retail’s 2027 EPC crunch: why 2026 is the year to act
The retail sector in 2026 is navigating a landscape defined by razor thin margins, mass store closures and mounting regulatory…
16 Mar 2026
Countries respond to higher oil prices with fuel market policies
Oil prices and energy prices remain at the centre of government action after the conflict involving Iran and the wider Middle East disrupted flows through the Strait of Hormuz and…
13 Feb 2026
Why shoppers queue 40 minutes for their favourite cashier
Shoppers queuing for up to 40 minutes for a specific cashier at a US supermarket has drawn attention across the grocery retail sector. The incident, widely reported in US media,…
13 Feb 2026
Why cyber risk Is now a retail KPI
Retail leaders are increasingly treating cyber risk as a key performance indicator (KPI) because digital attacks now have measurable impacts on sales, supply chains and consumer behaviour. Recent research shows…
11 Feb 2026
What’s behind the growing push to boycott amazon?
Calls to boycott Amazon have intensified across 2025 and into 2026, driven by deeper scrutiny of the retailer’s role in labour practices, corporate governance, market power and wider social issues.…
16 Jan 2026
The hidden cost of product returns in e-commerce
Customers often overuse return policies. Especially when it comes to the fashion industry. Why not order several sizes and send back the one that doesn’t fit? For consumers, it is…
12 Jan 2026
New retail opportunities emerge from foodservice innovation
Retail is being reshaped by ideas once confined to restaurants, cafés and commercial kitchens. From grab-and-go formats to fresh-prepared meals and frictionless ordering, foodservice innovation is influencing how retailers attract…