Major website security flaws prompt retail warning
Retailers worldwide are being urged to check their website security after two critical software vulnerabilities raised concerns over potential cyber…
26 Oct 2026
How retailers and policing can build a stronger intelligence picture of organised retail crime
Organised retail crime does not respect store boundaries, business boundaries or police force areas. What appears to be an isolated theft, fraud or suspicious transaction can be one part of…
23 Oct 2026
UK retail spending reveals peak trading priorities
GlobalData research shows stronger spending on footwear, beauty and homewares, while contrasting online and in-store trends point to opportunities for targeted Black Friday and Christmas campaigns. UK retail spending strengthened…
19 Oct 2026
French supermarket cyberattack exposes insurance and cold-chain risks
Hackers reportedly raised refrigeration temperatures to 50°C at hundreds of French supermarkets, forcing retailers to discard fresh and frozen food and exposing potential gaps in insurance cover for cyber-related losses.…
16 Oct 2026
LVMH sales expose luxury retail’s uneven recovery
Weaker Chinese demand is putting European luxury brands under pressure, sharpening the focus on pricing, product mix and international investment. LVMH’s fashion and leather goods sales fell 5% organically in…
15 Oct 2026
How retailers can adapt to AI shopping
Retailers need to make their products discoverable through conversational AI while giving shoppers confidence in how their data is used, says Lidewij van den Ham, senior vice-president of consumer acquisition…
15 Oct 2026
Affordability strengthens its lead in secondhand shopping
GlobalData research shows savings gaining importance among UK secondhand buyers as sustainability becomes a less frequently cited motivation. Product selection and trust remain obstacles to wider participation. Saving money strengthened…