UK Retail Sales Experience Steep Decline in December 2023

In December 2023, the UK retail sector faced a notable downturn, marking the most significant decrease in retail sales volumes since the COVID-19 pandemic...

How to scale-up to satisfy fast-growing e-commerce sales

Rapid growth in e-commerce presents plenty of opportunity for retailers but can also prove a big challenge that leaves small and medium-sized businesses behind....
Susan Johnson, founder of Bella di Notte and Jo Ritzema, Managing Director of WCF, at Bella di Notte's retail store and mail-order business in Malton

WCF Ltd Acquires Bella di Notte in Strategic Expansion

WCF Ltd, a leading UK-based mail-order clothing firm, has recently acquired Bella di Notte, a company renowned for its Italian lingerie and fashion tailored...

Online fashion revenues rose +6% year-on-year in December, according to True Fit’s data

‘Muted’ Golden Quarter fashion sales were buoyed by a Black Friday boost to order volumes, while fashion revenues rose +6%  compared to 2022 in...

Transforming Your Showroom into a Dynamic Video Shopping Studio

In the world of retail, showrooms often operate behind closed doors, serving as a space for product showcases for third-party retailers and staff training,...

Greece’s largest online marketplace, Skroutz, eyes new European expansion, and will enhance personalisation with...

Skroutz, the largest ecommerce marketplace in Greece, is eyeing further European expansion.  Following its rapid growth, it has partnered with MoEngage, the leading insights-led...

Nike Tops UK’s 2023 E-commerce Brand Rankings, with Ikea and Samsung Following Closely in...

According to the latest annual report on the e-commerce sector, Nike is the UK’s most prominent e-commerce brand in 2023. The report, conducted by Salience...

Handbag Clinic Secures Significant Investment for Growth and E-commerce Innovation

Luxury handbag restoration and preowned designer resale retailer, The Handbag Clinic has secured a significant capital injection to accelerate its growth in the UK...

Matalan Expands Online Fashion and Homeware Selection with New Brand Additions

Matalan has announced the introduction of 10 new third-party fashion brands to its online store. This expansion is part of the company's strategy to...

Yodel and Vinted Strengthen Partnership to Bolster UK’s Pre-Loved Fashion Delivery Network

Yodel has recently declared an extension of its collaboration with Vinted, the online marketplace. This enhanced alliance, solidified through a multi-year contract, foresees a...