All articles by Luke Martin

Luke Martin

Luke joined GlobalData as a Trainee Reporter in April 2023, having graduated from the University of Manchester with a BA (Hons) degree in History. Initially, Luke wrote for Just Auto, covering the automotive industry, but now writes for Packaging Gateway, Retail Insight Network and Hotel Management Network.

Shein’s London IPO push could drive sustainability and transparency

Shein's pursuit of a London Stock Exchange (UK) initial public offering (IPO) listing could be a catalyst for positive change,…
Kingfisher makes progress on ESG goals

Home improvement retailer Kingfisher has announced progress on its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments in its latest Responsible Business…
BHS collapse: Former owner ordered to repay millions

In a landmark decision for the retail industry, the UK's High Court has ruled that Dominic Chappell, former owner of…
Primark announces third Romanian store in Timișoara

Primark, the international budget fashion retailer, has unveiled the opening date for its third store in Romania. Scheduled to open…
Iceland releases ‘Frozen Out’ manifesto amid customer discontent

Frozen food retailer Iceland Foods has unveiled its inaugural supermarket manifesto, ‘Frozen Out', aiming to amplify customer concerns as the…

THG sells luxury brands to Frasers in multipronged deal

In a move to streamline its operations, THG, the UK-based e-commerce group, has struck a deal with Frasers Group, owner…
Amazon expands generative AI listing tools for European sellers

Amazon is empowering small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Europe with the power of generative AI. The company announced the…
Primark expands in Portugal with €40m investment

Budget fashion retailer Primark is amplifying its presence in Portugal with a €40m ($42.88m) investment, reflecting strong customer demand for…
Labour’s policy agenda unlikely to boost retail immediately

The release of the UK Labour Party’s 2024 general election manifesto has prompted mixed reactions in the retail sector. Oliver…
Kingfisher builds faster retail experiences with new AI platform

Kingfisher, a major home improvement retailer with more than 2,000 stores in Europe, has developed an internal AI orchestration platform…