After 10 years, is it time Aldi cooked Kevin?
A decade after the discount supermarket introduced Kevin the Carrot as part of its festive advertising, Katie Searles asks if Aldi needs to retire the […]
Christmas campaigns 2026: Shoppers want lower prices, so why are retailers betting big on festive storytelling?
From John Lewis’s talking toy dog to Asda’s festive rave, retailers are taking very different approaches to Christmas 2026. Early audience research suggests shoppers enjoy […]
The Card Boys: former Freddie’s Flowers duo putting human connection back into greetings cards
Adam Newington and Callum McIntyre-Nash are applying their subscription expertise to a low-frequency greetings-card service that champions living artists, thoughtful communication and convenience without compromise. […]
Comment: Fashion’s circular economy requires responsible influence
A co-authored piece from Marcel Le Roux, strategic engagement and partnerships lead at IOSH [pictured], and Daniel Hatton, founder of the Commonwealth Fashion Council, on […]
From GTA VI to TikTok Shop: Dave Morrissey flags the three digital marketing trends retailers can’t afford to ignore
The launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, the growing power of creators and the hidden benefits of TikTok Shop are set to reshape digital marketing. […]
No cars, more shoppers? How Oxford Street pedestrianisation will reshape retail marketing
As of this Monday [26 October 2026] Oxford Street will be pedestrianised, marking a new chapter for one of London’s most well-known shopping hotspots. An […]
AG1 CEO Tim Harrington on taking on the highstreet and the booming interest in health
As AG1 enters Holland & Barrett, CEO Tim Harrington discusses creators, credibility and the challenge of justifying £3 a day… AG1’s latest marketing experiment comes […]
France riots expose retail’s new looting front as stolen goods flood Vinted
As French retailers count the cost of widespread looting, suspicious listings appearing on resale platforms have shown how quickly losses from the shopfloor can migrate […]
The marketplace rulebook: what tougher regulation could mean for sellers and brands
Online marketplaces have transformed the way brands reach consumers, but the model is increasingly coming under regulatory scrutiny. From VAT collection and tax reporting to […]
The returns paradox: 73% of shoppers support stricter policies but 32% admit to wardrobing
Free returns helped power ecommerce growth, but rising fraud and policy abuse are forcing retailers to rethink the bargain. The answer may lie in targeted, […]