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...
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...
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...
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...