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 [...]
Are you prepared for 2025’s top three peak season pressures?
As retailers prepare for the Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas rush, retail logistics experts from Advanced Supply Chain (ASC) and ReBound Returns outline strategies to overcome [...]
Reinventing the high street: Turning shops into strategic logistics hubs
By Faye Calland, Sales and Marketing Director at CitySprint Once the bustling heart of British retail, the high street is at a crossroads. With headlines dominated by [...]
Retail’s new reality: Fewer colleagues, higher expectations
By Olivia Robinson, Head of UK & EU at VoCoVo Staffing challenges continue to bite across retail, creating pressure that increases during peak trading periods, such as [...]
How sports fever is helping power the UK High Street
By Deann Evans, Managing Director EMEA at Shopify This summer, both the UK high street and online retailers are experiencing a noticeable uplift in consumer activity, with [...]
What does ChatGPT’s new shopping capability mean for returns?
By Niels Krijnse Locker, VP Product at ReBound ChatGPT adding shopping features to its growing powers has sparked fresh speculation about how AI will continue to reshape the [...]
The forthcoming EAA gives the impetus to move away from usability and embrace accessibility
By Matt Sherwen, Managing Director of Sherwen Studios In just a few weeks, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) will come into force. This mandates that any retailer [...]
How does Martyn’s Law affect retail property owners?
As Martyn’s Law becomes legislation, Danny Lamar, Health and Safety Director at Workman, provides expert insight into the changes, which affect a wide range of premises – [...]
Charity shops revival: Expert tips on how to effectively recruit retail volunteers
As charity shops compete to attract the volunteers they need, Shaf Mansour from The Access Group’s not for profit division, has provided advice for recruiting retail volunteers. [...]
Gen Z’s pre-loved fashion drive: Sustaining momentum
By Kirsty Keoghan, GM of Global Fashion at eBay Pre-loved fashion is officially ‘in’, with an estimated millions of Gen Z shopping for pre-loved fashion every month.[1] [...]
March 2026 issue
2026 A1 Buyers Guide
