The need to focus on brand, the dominance of big tech in online marketplaces, and consumers demanding more in an AI-driven era are just a few challenges facing One Retail Group. Source

According to recent data from the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) total sales in Scotland were flat at 0.0% when compared with February 2025,  when they had decreased by 0.4%. Source

The UK economy unexpectedly failed to grow in January, with a sharp fall in spending at restaurants and cafés highlighting continued pressure on consumer demand. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), gross domestic product (GDP) showed zero growth during the month, weaker than economists had forecast and following modest growth of……

Many retailers have started trying to copy the online experience in-store.  Source

The Fragrance Foundation UK has unveiled its first-ever Central London Fragrance Hub, which will be open during National Fragrance Week from 18 to 19 March. Source

Nvidia has placed a major bet on the future of autonomous logistics, backing UK self-driving technology firm Oxa in a £77m Series D funding round aimed at accelerating the deployment of driverless vehicles across industrial environments such as warehouses, ports and airports. The investment includes £37.5m from the National Wealth Fund and backing from NVentures, alongside existing investors……

TikTok has become a go-to for many brands as a point of sale. London-based jewellery firm L’era generated £140,000 in revenue through TikTok Live in 2025 alone. Source

For smaller retailers, cutting through the noise is not about outspending bigger rivals or chasing every new channel. It is about being memorable. Source

Euroshop 2026 is once again behind us, and this year over 81,000 visitors descended on the show from 141 countries. The show, which takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany, featured over 1,840 exhibitors from 61 nations. It’s a dizzying affair with so much to do and see, and it’s easy even for those in attendance to……