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Ripple and Lunu partner to enable luxury retailers to accept cryptocurrency payments

Today, Ripple, the leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, has announced a partnership with Lunu to support the Berlin-based company’s luxury retailers in...

Cost-of-living crisis prompting second-hand shopping to surge

As the rising cost-of-living crisis sees energy bills, fuel and food prices continue to climb, more UK consumers are turning to second-hand shopping and...

Cost-of-living squeeze continues to impact consumer spending, as Brits cut back on subscriptions and...

Overall consumer card spending grew 9.3 per cent in May compared to the same period in 2021, inflated both by the rising cost of...

41% of retail consumers in 2022 have tried a new brand in the last...

Today, Google is sharing exclusive research and insights at the annual Path to Peak retail event to help businesses plan for growth during the peak shopping...

Holland & Barrett acquires FemTech start up, Parla

Holland & Barrett, the wellness retailer has announced the acquisition of Parla, as part of its strategy to extend its reach beyond retail through the...

H&M Group explores tech-enabled shopping experiences in US stores

H&M Group is currently rolling out a pilot in US COS stores, where tech-enabled in-store shopping solutions provide visitors with seamless payment options, personalised...

Wickes has launched its own store on eBay

Home improvement business Wickes has launched its own store on eBay, with its first step into ‘marketplace’. The brand has curated a range of...

Retail set for £3.47BN Jubilee weekend boost

British retailers are set for a £3.47bn cash injection as a result of consumer spending across the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend (2nd - 5th...

Dobbies’ first international sustainability project

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has embarked on its first international sustainability project through a collaboration with The Antigua Barbuda Horticultural Society...

Dr Esho launches social media ready clinic in brand new FLANNELS store

This week, ESHO, the clinically inspired and doctor led cosmeceutical brand from Dr Tijion Esho MD, is opening a dedicated ‘tweakments’ space in the...