All articles by Pamela Kokoszka

Ted Baker’s ‘forced hugging’: Group launches external investigation into complaints

In a trading update for the 16-week period from 11 August to 1 December, UK clothing retailer Ted Baker announced…
MPs say there is not enough evidence for a ban on energy drinks

The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee has found that the current quantitative evidence is not sufficient to warrant…
Morrisons raises duopoly fears over Sainsbury’s-Asda merger

Supermarket giant Morrisons has warned that the proposed Sainsbury's-Asda merger will create duopoly dominating the UK grocery market. In evidence…
Amazon faces competition investigation in Germany over dual retailer/marketplace role

German antitrust authority, Germany's Federal Cartel Office, has 'initiated an abuse proceeding' into Amazon's treatment of third-party sellers on the…
Black Friday weekend results: shopping event fails to revive the high street

According one estimate, online sales in the UK saw an increase of over 30% year on year over Black Friday…

Viscose pollution: Fashion brands warned of damage done by leading Chinese textiles producers

A new report by campaign group Changing Markets has warned fashion retailers that much viscose produced in China is having…
TIPA survey: Nearly one in three UK consumers think all shops should be plastic free

An independent study commissioned by compostable packaging company TIPA has found that nearly one in three UK consumers would Market…
‘Racist’ Dolce & Gabbana advert prompts Chinese backlash against brand

The video promoting Dolce & Gabbana's latest campaign “DG Loves China” and its planned show in Shanghai has been accused…
Black Friday vs Cyber Monday: which is bigger?

Black Friday vs Cyber Monday. Both events are considered to be one of the biggest retail days of the year,…
What are the biggest dates in retail?

Biggest Retail's Days: Peak Shopping Periods and Consumer Trends For years, retailers have been taking advantage of traditional holidays, but…

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