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New data shows the rise of on-demand retail across Europe

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8 Sep 2026

Figures from Wolt, a Helsinki-based rapid-delivery platform operating in 30 countries in Europe, show that retail now accounts for more than a quarter...

convenience Ecommerce Strategy and Innovation Technology

ANALYSIS After a £270m supplier hit, can Harvey Nichols’ new owners keep luxury brands on side?

Brands

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7 Sep 2026

by Amanda Vlietstra

Harvey Nichols’ suppliers are facing approximately £270.5 million in losses following the primary trading company entering administration.

acquisition Industry Strategy and Innovation

August failed to deliver for the retail sector, new data shows

Data

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4 Sep 2026

by Amanda Vlietstra

August proved to be a damp squib for the retail sector despite the heatwaves, according to the latest High Street Sales Tracker data from BDO.

Ecommerce high street Industry Strategy and Innovation

JD Sports uncovers multi-million-pound growth opportunity from personalised offers

Data

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3 Sep 2026

by Amanda Vlietstra

JD Sports has identified a multi-million-pound opportunity for growth through personalising its customer offering after teaming up with AI-powered actionable intelligence company HyperFinity.

Ecommerce growth personalisation Strategy and Innovation

The best retail ideas aren’t coming from retail

Events

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28 Aug 2026

by Amanda Vlietstra

When Greggs teamed up with Primark on a limited-edition clothing range in 2022, it raised a few eyebrows – but the range sold out within two days.

Customer Ecommerce Strategy and Innovation

CASE STUDY Bottega Veneta: How a minimal digital footprint can boost amplification

Brands

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26 Aug 2026

by Amanda Vlietstra

Most brands, including those in the luxury space, work hard to make sure they're visible on social and other channels. Bottega Veneta does the...

Ecommerce France luxury Strategy and Innovation

Copy, collaborate, compete: the new rules of retail growth explored at CustomerX

Events

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25 Aug 2026

by Amanda Vlietstra

Growth is getting harder and harder to find. Trade tariffs and tightening regulations have made it tougher to enter and compete within international markets.

Ecommerce event Strategy and Innovation

Harvey Nichols website goes offline following Frasers takeover

News

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18 Aug 2026

by Amanda Vlietstra

The Harvey Nichols website has gone offline following the retail chain’s acquisition by Frasers Group.

Ecommerce Strategy and Innovation

Amazon opens first drone delivery site in the UK

Delivery

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17 Aug 2026

by Amanda Vlietstra

Amazon has opened its very first Prime Air site in the UK – and its first outside the USA - in Darlington.

Delivery drone fulfilment Strategy and Innovation

Dunelm launches ‘Ask Dunelm’ AI shopping agent

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6 Aug 2026

by Amanda Vlietstra

Dunelm has launched ‘Ask Dunelm’, a new AI-powered shopping assistant which allows customers to search for items or ask questions of the shopping agent...

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