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...

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...

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...

Fight inflation with algorithmic retailing: a strategy for growth in a difficult market

Inflation remains a huge problem for consumers reticent to spend and retailers struggling to stay afloat. While the rate of inflation is in slight...

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...

Mollie Secures UK Payment Institution Licence

Mollie, recognized as one of Europe's rapidly expanding payment service providers, has announced a significant regulatory milestone: the acquisition of a Payment Institution licence...

Mangopay Secures FCA E-Money Institution Authorisation

Mangopay, a bespoke payment infrastructure provider for platforms, has attained authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI). This...

SHEIN Acquires Missguided from Frasers Group

SHEIN, the online fashion and lifestyle retailer, has acquired Missguided, the women's fashion brand, from Frasers Group. The acquisition is part of SHEIN's strategy...

UK Shoppers and Retailers Defy Predictions with Optimistic Spending Plans for Black Friday Cyber...

Contrary to some forecasts that suggest a tough road ahead for retailers due to consumer frugality, global shoppers are poised to either maintain or...

One in Four Consumers to Rely on Credit Cards and Buy Now, Pay Later...

Almost a quarter of Brits will have to go into debt to fund their Christmas shopping this year as the cost of living bites,...