France’s fashion law targets high-volume retailers Shein and Temu
France has begun charging high-volume fast-fashion retailers fees designed to discourage cheap clothing sales, targeting e-commerce platforms such as Shein…
02 Sep 2026
YouTube Shopping adds online retailer Amazon as affiliate partner – report
YouTube has brought Amazon into its shopping programme as an affiliate partner, deepening the video platform's move into online retail, according to a Bloomberg report. Under the arrangement, creators will…
02 Sep 2026
Frasers Group signals plan to push Hugo Boss stake past 50%
UK retailer Frasers Group has signalled plans to raise its German fashion house Hugo Boss stake to more than 50% of share capital and voting rights. The retailer disclosed the…
02 Sep 2026
Ikea commits €1.2bn to cut European retail prices
Swedish retailer Ikea has committed a combined €1.2bn ($1.38bn) to reduce prices across its European markets. Effective from 1 September, the initiative covers hundreds of product lines, delivering average price…
01 Sep 2026
UK retailers face new EU customs costs under post-Brexit trade regime
UK retailers selling online to EU consumers face new customs costs and data requirements as the bloc reforms its treatment of low-value imports, adding complexity to post-Brexit cross-border trade ahead…
01 Sep 2026
Decathlon to acquire 50% of Sport 2000 France
Decathlon and Céraclès Coopérative, formerly Groupe Sport 2000 France, have signed a letter of intent for Decathlon to acquire a 50% holding in SAS Sport 2000 France. According to a…
01 Sep 2026
Uniqlo to double Japanese flagship footprint over next decade – report
Fashion chain Uniqlo plans to double its Japanese flagship stores to approximately 20 locations over the next decade, shifting away from standard shopping centre outlets, according to Nikkei Asia. Owned…