There’s more to back-to-school than the Q3 sales bump
By Lena Kleinwechter, Customer Engagement and Loyalty Strategist at Talon.One Stock up and discount hard, then move straight on to Christmas. That is the back-to-school playbook for [...]
What the solar eclipse revealed about retailers’ readiness for demand spikes
By Dirk Hoerig, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at commercetools When the solar eclipse passed over the UK, it swung a spotlight on the operational readiness of retailers. [...]
The key to shopping without barriers lies in AI-powered commerce
By Al Williams, VP of Market Strategy at Commerce Most e-commerce journeys are still built around the assumption that everyone shops in the same way. They don’t. [...]
Better scheduling can help retail remain a launchpad into work for young people
By Ned Gammell, Head of UK & Ireland at Quinyx For the majority of young people, roles in retail are a gateway into the world of work. [...]
The new EU cosmetic allergen labelling rules
By Jeremy Freedman, Managing Director at Guardpack As of 31st July 2026, cosmetic brands placing new products on the EU market must comply with updated fragrance allergen [...]
Sustainable girl summer: What retailers can learn from Love Island and eBay’s resale partnership
By Inge Bujakiewicz-Baars, Head of Sustainability at ReBound Returns This summer, sustainable fashion shared the spotlight with villa drama thanks to eBay's partnership with Love Island, which [...]
How Scotland’s retail destinations can make the most of the Commonwealth Games
By Ross McCall, Retail Leasing and Commercialisation Director at British Land With Glasgow hosting the Commonwealth Games from 23rd July to 2nd August, around 500,000 ticket holders [...]
Social media trends are a key test of supply chain resilience
By Tim Deeker-Harris, Vice President at Proxima Anyone for splitting the G? The Guinness shortages of 2024 showed how a viral social media trend can disrupt global [...]
Why behavioural context is so important for retailers looking to build loyalty
By Bridget Perry, CMO at Amperity The biggest threat to loyalty today isn't competition or a lack of data; it's irrelevance. Customers increasingly expect brands to recognise [...]
EuroShop 2026: The store is becoming smarter, more flexible – and far more experiential
By James North, Founder of NORTHBANKS EuroShop has always been a useful snapshot of where retail is heading, but this year the shift felt particularly clear. The [...]
Three AI moves retailers should prioritise ahead of Mother’s Day
By Richard Potter, CEO and Co-founder at Peak, a UiPath company Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and this year it coincides with a shift towards more agentic, [...]
How retailers can stay ahead in a shifting market
By Karoline Nader-Gräff, Expansion & Development Director at Ingka Centres Retail is shifting at extraordinary speed. People expect physical destinations to offer more than shopping, they look [...]
The cold chain can’t keep up – smart packaging needs real‑time intelligence
By Ben Ings, Chief Operating Officer at Invisible Systems Recent warnings from the Cold Chain Federation that severe disruption could threaten UK food security and waste billions [...]
From markdown to margin: Rebalancing inventory after January sales
By Abdelkader Keddari, VP Strategic Solutions at Fluent Commerce Even though the January sales have come and gone, many retailers are still wrestling with significant volumes of [...]
Valentine’s Day e-commerce tips to boost sales and repeat customers
By Andrew Scanlon, Head of Sales and Marketing at Staci Valentine’s Day is increasingly becoming a prime opportunity for retailers. No longer just about couples, the rise [...]
How retailers can use music to increase footfall, dwell time, and brand loyalty this January
By China L’One, Founder of We Run The World, a UK-based, Black-owned, all-female DJ agency January is often a quieter trading period, but it is also one [...]
Why strong Christmas footfall makes Returnuary a critical moment for UK retailers
By Michelle Kelly, Retail Expert at 8x8 The end of the year has always been a defining period for retail, but what happens after the festive rush [...]
Should the UK take New York’s lead and make panic buttons for retail workers mandatory?
As attacks on retail workers rise across the UK, New York’s decision to mandate panic buttons for frontline staff prompts Alex Jay, CEO of Little Green Button, to [...]
Get ahead of upcoming subscription regime changes
By Katrina Anderson, Principal Associate at national law firm, Mills & Reeve The new rules targeting "subscription traps" – originally slated to launch in April next year [...]
Safe shops, strong teams: How retailers can protect staff from abuse and harassment
By Nathan Peacey, Head of Retail & Consumer at Foot Anstey Amid the shocking headlines surrounding retail crime, abuse of workers and harassment by colleagues, recent research [...]
August 2026 issue
2026 A1 Buyers Guide
