Investment in Tech Now Critical to Retail in 2024 as Inflation Continues to Fall
“Fierce" competition for cash-strapped shoppers among retailers was cited by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) in February 2024 as one of the main reasons...
Klarna Introduces Flexible Payment Solutions to Boots.com and App in the UK and Ireland
Klarna, the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, has today announced the launch of its flexible payment options on boots.com and in the Boots app...
Black Friday in the UK: Evolving Trends
Black Friday, a shopping event that originated in the United States, has increasingly become an integral part of the UK retail landscape. Originally coined...
Secret Sales Acquire German Online Retailer Dress-for-Less
In a strategic move to broaden its reach in the off-price retail sector, Secret Sales has announced its acquisition of the German online retailer,...
Kesslers London Announces Management-Led Acquisition
Kesslers London has recently undergone a management-led acquisition, transitioning from its previous ownership under the PFI Group.
This acquisition represents a pivotal moment in the...
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...
American Express Broadens UK Network with New Merchant Partnerships Across Multiple Sectors
American Express continues its UK growth momentum with further high-profile businesses from a range of sectors joining the network. Taken together, these merchant signings...
Jollyes to take ground-breaking BillyChip street currency UK-wide
Jollyes, the Pet Industry Federation’s 2023 retail chain of the year, today announced it had begun supplying and exchanging BillyChip in its UK stores.
Jollyes...
The O2 Marks a Record Year in 2023 with Substantial Growth in Visitor Numbers...
In 2023, The O2, managed by Waterfront Limited Partnership—a joint venture of AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners—witnessed unprecedented success. The celebrated destination recorded...
UK Consumer Spending Slows in December, Yet Entertainment and Travel Sectors Thrive
In December 2023, the UK witnessed a modest rise in consumer card spending, increasing by 2.3% year-on-year, which fell short of the CPIH inflation...
