Supply chains remain weak spot in UK retail Net Zero plans
UK retailers have made progress in reporting greenhouse gas emissions and improving operational carbon performance, but supply chain emissions continue…
05 Jan 2026
Major retail stories of 2025 with big impact on 2026
Retail trends in 2026 are being set by a series of structural shifts that accelerated during 2025, as retailers responded to economic pressure, changing consumer behaviour and rapid advances in…
12 Dec 2025
2026 poised for meaningful changes in retail payments
The retail sector is preparing for a year of steady yet meaningful change in how payments are made, as industry experts say 2026 will be defined by integration and evolution…
04 Dec 2025
Five easy ways Mastercard says you can keep scammers at bay
The holiday shopping season is a crucial period for retailers and merchants worldwide, yet it also brings a surge in fraud and cyber-threats. According to new guidance from Mastercard, businesses…
01 Dec 2025
Do shoppers trust Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals?
Global online retailers are approaching Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025 with high expectations. However, a recent global survey from DHL eCommerce reveals that many shoppers remain cautious — trust…
20 Nov 2025
How retail could lead the charge on ultra-processed food harm
A new series of papers in The Lancet warns that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) pose a serious and growing public health threat. For retailers around the world, the findings suggest a…
14 Nov 2025
Retail cyber defence has a blind spot – the martech stack
With the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre reporting a 50% jump in cybersecurity incidents in the past 12 months alone – and high-profile attacks on businesses including the Co-op and…