M&S becomes lead sponsor of televised Concert for Ukraine
Marks & Spencer has become the lead sponsor for an upcoming UK nationally televised ‘Concert for Ukraine’ fundraiser.
Smyths market share surges after bumper Christmas toy sales for bricks and mortar
Smyths emerged the big winner in the toys sector over Christmas as shopper returned to physical stores to buy gifts.
MusicMagpie expands rental service beyond smartphones
MusicMagpie has expanded its rental subscription service beyond smartphones and into new product categories such as tablets, games consoles and MacBooks.
Will the tube strike derail the West End’s recovery?
How badly could the West End be affected by the weekend tube strikes? Retail Gazette speaks to experts to find out.
Tesco confirms it’s ‘phasing out’ CDs and DVDs
Tesco has confirmed it is phasing out CDs and DVDs due to weakened consumer demand as streaming takes its toll on the category.
M&S launches TikTok-style “live shopping” service to win younger customers
Marks and Spencer is set to be the first major UK retailer to launch a "live shopping" service, using influencers to model various outfits.
Asda follows Poundland’s footsteps in selling £1 engagement rings
Asda has launched a £1 engagement ring as part of its George Home collection, which is available to buy in stores and online.
Data: The 10 cities that lost the most sales since Covid hit
London lost almost a year’s worth of retail sales since Covid began with big cities particularly hit by lockdowns, home working and a lack of tourists.
Data: The 10 cities that suffered the most retail insolvencies since Covid-19
Which UK cities have been the most impacted by retail insolvencies since Covid?
Face masks no longer mandatory in shops from next week
Boris Johnson has announced the end of its Plan B Covid restrictions from next Thursday, which means shoppers will no longer be required to wear face masks in shops.
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eCommerce Returns: Consumer Trends and the Impact on Retailers
Consumers buying online can equal higher volumes of product returns! Whistl has reviewed recent research and outlined the change in consumer eCommerce buying trends...
