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.

UK shop prices rise at slowest rate in over two years

The latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and NielsenIQ show a welcome decline in UK shop price inflation,…
Interview: How Snapchat is pioneering AR shopping experiences for retailers

Snapchat has emerged as a frontrunner in the augmented reality (AR) shopping revolution, offering retailers a comprehensive suite of tools…
Amazon fined for misleading delivery information

E-commerce leader Amazon has been hit with a $7.8m fine by the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK)…
Instacart and AWG partner to boost e-commerce for independent grocers

In a move to bolster the online presence of independent grocery stores, North American delivery company Instacart and Associated Wholesale…
Signs of recovery for UK households: Asda Income Tracker reports growth

There are positive signs for the UK economy as Asda's Income Tracker revealed an increase in household disposable income. This…

Asda collaborates with suppliers on sustainability push

British supermarket giant Asda has outlined a new approach to achieving its sustainability goals, emphasising collaboration with its supplier network.…
Starbucks expands Greener Stores initiative

Starbucks announced it has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability efforts, certifying more than 6,000 stores as ‘Greener Stores’…
Independent retailers face ongoing threat of crime on UK high streets

A new survey by the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has revealed a persistent problem of crime plaguing independent shops…
Nordstrom considers going private amid retail headwinds

The Nordstrom family is making a fresh attempt to take their namesake department store chain private, seeking shelter from the…
Makeup goes virtual: Try-before-you-buy takes off

The beauty industry is getting a tech makeover, with virtual try-on (VTO) platforms becoming a hot trend. This technology, powered…