Illicit retail boom drives intimidation of UK regulators
Threats and intimidation against UK Trading Standards Officers (TSOs) are rising, linked closely to the rapid growth of illicit retail…
01 May 2026
UK responds to retail crime surge with legal overhaul
The UK has introduced new legislation aimed at tackling rising levels of retail crime, as industry leaders warn that violence, abuse and theft in stores have reached unprecedented levels. The…
30 Apr 2026
Woolworths posts 4.5% rise in Q3 sales
Woolworths Group reported higher third-quarter (Q3) sales for the period ended 5 April 2026, with growth led by its Australian Food division. Group sales rose 4.5% year-on-year (YoY) to A$18.09bn…
30 Apr 2026
France finds 75% of foreign marketplace products breach EU rules
France’s consumer protection authority, the Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF), said that 75% of products tested from major e-commerce platforms in 2025 did not meet…
30 Apr 2026
Etsy marketplace GMS rises 5.5% in first quarter
E-commerce firm Etsy reported a strong first-quarter (Q1) performance in 2026, with gross merchandise sales (GMS) on its core marketplace increasing 5.5% year-on-year (YoY) to $2.5bn. Quarterly revenue totalled $631.2m,…
30 Apr 2026
Shein partners with THG Fulfil for UK marketplace
Fast fashion retailer Shein has partnered with THG Fulfil to add fulfilment and logistics services for sellers on its UK marketplace. The arrangement gives brands and retailers access to an…
30 Apr 2026
EU’s one-click cancellation rule hits retail in 2026
Online retailers selling into the European Union must prepare for a major change to subscription and returns processes from June 2026, when the bloc’s “one-click cancellation” requirement comes into force.…