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Half of UK shoppers back regulatory changes to stop ultra-cheap online goods flooding the UK market
54% back changes to the de minimis threshold to stop ultra-cheap products from the likes of Temu and SHEIN flooding the UK market London, UK — As competition from ultra-cheap ecommerce players continues to...
Rekindling a Strategic Partnership: Spain and Algeria Reset Trade Relations
For decades, Spain stood as Algeria’s number one economic partner, a position built on geographic proximity, energy interdependence, and a robust flow of goods across the Mediterranean. From hydrocarbons to agricultural produce, the relationship...
Carrefour’s AI Leap: Alexandre Bompard Brings Retail Innovation to Life
By Riad Beladi In a bold and highly symbolic move, Alexandre Bompard has chosen not just to announce innovation—but to demonstrate it. In a recently released video on LinkedIn, the CEO of Carrefour illustrates...
Why first jobs can change lives
By Stuart Machin, M&S Chief Executive A Saturday job can change a young person’s life. I know, because it transformed mine. But when I think about the challenges facing young people today, I worry...
UK Retail Sales – February 2026: A Measured Uptick, but Challenges Persist
The February 2026 retail figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) were largely in line with expectations, offering a modest but unsurprising improvement in sales volumes following a subdued start to the...
Algiers: The Emerging Capital of Energy Diplomacy in a Shifting World
In recent months, Algeria has moved decisively to the centre of global energy geopolitics. A steady flow of high-level visits from presidents, prime ministers, and senior ministers has transformed Algiers into one of the...
Carrefour’s Strategic Pivot: 750+ Convenience Stores to Redefine Its Position in Spain
By focusing on proximity retail and reshaping its European portfolio, Carrefour is undertaking one of its most significant transformations in recent years. The French retail giant has announced plans to open more than 750...
Darty and Vusion Accelerate Retail Transformation with Electronic Shelf Labels
In an increasingly competitive retail landscape, the integration of digital technologies at store level is becoming essential rather than optional. The partnership between Fnac Darty and VusionGroup offers a clear illustration of how electronic...
A Distinguished Honour at ISM 2026 Recognises Industry Leadership
A Distinguished Honour at ISM 2026 Recognises Industry Leadership The opening evening of ISM 2026 set a refined and celebratory tone, as one of the confectionery sector’s most respected figures, Dr. Uwe Lebens, was...
LUXURY FASHION RETAILER FACING STRIKE OVER WORKER PAY
Three-quarters of GMB members at Net-A-Porter vote for action over London Living Wage GMB union members at luxury fashion retailer Net-a-Porter have voted in favour of strike action in a dispute over pay. Despite...