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Mastercard predicts Europe’s shoppers will fuel a festive rebound

Mastercard’s latest forecast suggests European retailers are set for a steadier 2025 holiday season as shoppers favour accessible indulgences over big-ticket purchases.

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France seeks court-ordered three-month suspension of Shein website

Officials are using an emergency court process to seek full site suspension, aimed at forcing Shein to tighten product controls.

AO World lifts profit guidance as revenue and earnings rise

Operating profit and profit before tax each came in at £18m, representing year-on-year growth of 7% and 10% respectively.

Retail markets must adapt to new habits in 2026

As 2026 approaches, global retail faces major change as consumers blend online and in-store shopping, seek value, and favour digitally engaged, socially conscious brands.

Lush returns to India with online launch and planned store roll-out 

The first store will open at Select CityWalk mall in the Delhi-NCR region.